Charles Machine Works, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Charles Machine Works, Inc. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2018

May 6, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. INCORRECT SEALS WERE INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA ID: 97V076000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SEALS IN THE WHEEL ASSSEMBLIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No