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NHTSARecalled Feb 13, 2003 · #03V046000

CHARLES MACHINE/TRAILER BRAKES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BREAKAWAY BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
CHARLES MACHINE/TRAILER BRAKES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. 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.

View the official CPSC notice