NHTSA Recall 04V125000: Wheels
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 1998–2004 Ditch Witch BT26.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V125000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | March 12, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers, "coined" wheels may have been installed on trailers with "flat face" hubs and "flat face" wheels may have been installed on trailers with "coined" hubs.
Safety risk
This can cause loose wheels and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ditch witch will replace the wheels and damaged components. Owner notification is expected to begin april 1, 2004. 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 ditch witch at 1-800-654-6481.
Notes
Customers can 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 04V125000
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.