2000-2006 Ditch Witch T12S, Ditch Witch T18S and others recall: bumpers

Charles Machine Works Inc reported this safety recall on March 8, 2006. It covers about 699 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 699
reported: Mar 8, 2006
owners notified: Dec 15, 2006

Structure: body: bumpers

What is wrong: Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 223, "rear impact guards." proper rear impact guards were not installed on these trailers.
Risk: If struck in the rear by a smaller vehicle, the vehicle may underride the trailer increasing the risk of injury to the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct rear impact guards free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact charles machine works at 580‑572‑2480.

Recall number 06V065000

Affected vehicles

Ditch Witch T12S 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Ditch Witch T18S 2006 2006
Ditch Witch T26S 2002-2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Trailer T18S 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Questions about recall 06V065000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2006 Ditch Witch T12S, Ditch Witch T18S and others bumpers?

Yes. Recall 06V065000, reported on March 8, 2006, covers about 699 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V065000?

Dealers will install the correct rear impact guards free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact charles machine works at 580‑572‑2480.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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