NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Ditch Witch T141 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Ditch Witch T141 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Ditch Witch T141. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ditch Witch dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Ditch Witch T141. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
CHARLES MACHINE/TRAILERS
NHTSA #97V076000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1997 · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Potentially affected: 88 vehicles
Owners notified March 24, 1997 · Vehicles built November 25, 1996 – January 14, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
Safety consequence
THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 27, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERS ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH/CHARLES MACHINE AT 1-405-336-3591.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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