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.

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

2019 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH

59 vehicles affected

19V154000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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

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

2018 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH

290 vehicles affected

19V490000

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Risk: Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

2018 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH

96 vehicles affected

18V727000

STRUCTURE

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.

Risk: If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Recent Complaints

No recent complaints found.