NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Ditch Witch BT26 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Ditch Witch BT26 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ditch Witch dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Ditch Witch BT26. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WHEELS
NHTSA #04V125000Reported March 12, 2004 · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DITCH WITCH WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS AND DAMAGED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH AT 1-800-654-6481.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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