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 wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
Charles Machine Works – Incorrect Wiring Harness may not Activate Brakes
| Report Received Date | 07/08/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V435000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109. |
| Recall Code | ID0388109 |
| Potentially Affected | 69 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V435000) |
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