Vehicle recall 04V125000 · March 12, 2004
1998-2004 Ditch Witch BT26
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2004
- Filed by
- CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
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