NHTSA safety recall
Recall 03V233000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC · Reported to NHTSA Jul 1, 2003
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ARE MISSING A STOP.
The risk
THE WHEEL BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DITCH WITCH AT 1-580-572-2480.
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).
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 03V233000
- Units potentially affected
- 18
- Report received
- Jul 1, 2003
- Production range
- Jan 1, 2002 – Jan 28, 2003
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- Not recorded
Vehicles covered
3 model years across 2 models
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.