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Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label – 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, & 2022 VT14MV Trailers

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August 4, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V576000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V576 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works, Inc. Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 1,087   Summary Charles Machine Works, Inc. is … Read more

2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, & 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 Trailers Missing Side Reflex Reflectors

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March 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V177000 Missing Side Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V177 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works, Inc. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 456   Summary Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Charles … Read more

Lock Nuts may Allow Trailer Hitch to Disconnect – 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 & VT24 Trailers

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Charles Machine Works

June 25, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V490000 Lock Nuts may Allow Trailer Hitch to Disconnect Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V490 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works Inc Components TRAILER HITCHES Potential Number of Units Affected 290   Summary Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles … Read more

Improperly Crimped Brake Wire Terminals – 2018-2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 & VT24 Trailers

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Charles Machine Works

June 21, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V487000 Improperly Crimped Brake Wire Terminals If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V487 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works Inc Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Potential Number of Units Affected 796   Summary Charles Machine … Read more

ID0555609 – Axle Bearings may not have been Greased – 2019 Ditch Witch VT24

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March 1, 2019 Axle Bearings may not have been Greased The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V154 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works Inc Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 59   Summary Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 … Read more