Charles Machine Works, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Charles Machine Works, Inc. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 24, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CHARLES MACHINE/WHEEL RIMS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH "T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA." THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER.

NHTSA ID: 98V086000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 820

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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