Recall campaign98V086000
Recall 98V086000: Charles machine works inc
Wheels › Rim
- Report received
- Apr 24, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Charles machine works inc
- Potentially affected
- 820vehicles
- Model years
- —
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
This condition could cause a driver to lose control of the trailer increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these wheels.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.