Recalls for 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2019-03-01
Description
Charles machine works, inc (charles) is recalling certain 2019 ditch witch vt24 trailers.  The axle bearings may not have been greased.

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

Corrective Action
Charles 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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 2019-06-27
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
Charles 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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Posted on: 2019-06-25
Description
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.  

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

Corrective Action
Charles 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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov
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