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Year · Make · Model

2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

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Open recalls
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NHTSA complaints
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Defect investigations
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Service bulletins

Recalls

3 campaigns
19V490000·TRAILER HITCHES2019-06-25

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.

RiskWithout a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixCharles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.

19V487000·SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC2019-06-21

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.

RiskIf the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.

FixCharles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

19V154000·SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY2019-03-01

Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.

RiskThe ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

FixCharles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.

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