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

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

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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

ID0502488 – Jib Boom may Become Loose While Moving – 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch Trailers

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V727 Manufacturer Charles Machine Works Inc Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 96   Jib Boom may Become Loose While Moving If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.   Summary Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain … Read more