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1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A, 1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A1, 1996–2001 Ditch Witch S5A2 and 7 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS PAINTED SILVER WITH…

NHTSA campaign 01V041000 · Wheels · filed Feb 12, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
723
Manufacturer
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Risk
Safety
Owner letters
Mailing began Mar 19, 2001

The defect

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.

The risk

THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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The fix — what to do

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
Ditch WitchS5A1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchS5A11996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchS5A21996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchS5AE1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchS7B1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchT12AE1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchT12AH1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchT14A-11996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchT14AE1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ditch WitchT14AH1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V041000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.