NHTSA Campaign 03V046000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC · Reported Feb 13, 2003 · 18 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BREAKAWAY BRAKES DO NOT WORK.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | S7B | 2002 | 18 |
| DITCH WITCH | T9S | 2002 | 18 |
| DITCH WITCH | T9S | 2003 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V046000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.