NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Ditch Witch T14AJT Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Ditch Witch T14AJT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Ditch Witch T14AJT. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ditch Witch dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Ditch Witch T14AJT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
CHARLES MACHINE/WHEEL RIMS
NHTSA #98V086000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 1998 · CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Potentially affected: 820 vehicles
Owners notified June 17, 1998 · Vehicles built April 1, 1996 – March 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 17,1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS 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 1-580-336-3591.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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