2002 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 Recall

Campaign:

15V159000 on 03/19/2015

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

07/31/2002 - 02/14/2015

Affected:

169

Defect:

Charles machine works inc. (charles machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 ditch witch t26 trailers. the affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. the incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.

Consequence:

Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Charles machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 8, 2015. owners may contact charles machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. charles machine's number for this recall is id #0376152.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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