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

June 1, 2023January 6, 2023 by oemdtc

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

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

May 13, 2020July 23, 2019 by oemdtc

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

May 13, 2020July 23, 2019 by oemdtc

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

January 28, 2020April 4, 2019 by oemdtc

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

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

October 27, 2018 by oemdtc

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