NHTSA Recall 01V041000: Wheels
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 723 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Ditch Witch S5A.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V041000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | February 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
This increases the risk of loss of vehicle control.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V041000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ditch Witch S5A | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch S5A1 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch S5A2 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch S5AE | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch S7B | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch T12AE | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch T12AH | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch T14A-1 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch T14AE | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Ditch Witch T14AH | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.