NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Ditch Witch S5A2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2001 Ditch Witch S5A2 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 S5A2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WHEELS
NHTSA #01V041000Reported February 12, 2001 · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Potentially affected: 723 vehicles
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH "DOT USA T 16 X 6 KH" STAMPED INTO THE RIM. THE CENTER DISK CAN CRACK WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF RIM FROM DISK.
Safety consequence
THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. 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 CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-580-336-4402.
Notes
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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