Vehicle recall 03V233000 · July 1, 2003
Ditch Witch T9S and S7B
On certain trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes, the brake actuators are missing a stop.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trailers equipped with hydraulic brakes, the brake actuators are missing a stop.
- Consequence
- The wheel brakes may not release after being applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V233000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2003
- Filed by
- CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ditch Witch S7B (2002): 2002
- Ditch Witch T9S (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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