Does the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ditch Witch dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Ditch Witch S5AE recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ditch Witch been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ditch Witch dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Ditch Witch S5AE recalls, newest first

February 12, 2001NHTSA 01V041000723 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ditch Witch S5AE years

Other 1997 Ditch Witch models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ditch Witch dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Ditch Witch S5AE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.