Charles Machine Works Recall List

List of the Charles Machine Works recalls announced through NHTSA

Some of the listed recalls may apply to multiple models. All affected models can be found in the details of each recall below.

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Recent Recalls

4. 8. 2022

Charles Machine Works – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

Charles Machine Works is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, and 2022 VT14MV trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)…

15. 3. 2021

Charles Machine Works – Missing Side Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108

Charles Machine Works (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, and 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 trailers…

25. 6. 2019

Charles Machine Works – Lock Nuts may Allow Trailer Hitch to Disconnect

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…

21. 6. 2019

Charles Machine Works – Improperly Crimped Brake Wire Terminals

Charles Machine Works (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…

1. 3. 2019

Charles Machine Works – Axle Bearings may not have been Greased

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

18. 10. 2018

Charles Machine Works – Jib Boom may Become Loose While Moving

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.…

19. 7. 2016

Charles Machine Works – Breakaway Brake Switch May Not Work

Charles Machine Works (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect…

8. 7. 2015

Charles Machine Works – Incorrect Wiring Harness may not Activate Brakes

Charles Machine Works (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect…

20. 3. 2015

Charles Machine Works – Possible Incorrect Wheel Bearings in Axle Assembly

Charles Machine Works (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The…

18. 3. 2015

Charles Machine Works – Incorrect Pre-Load on Wheel Bearings

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without…