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 insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Charles Machine Works – Lock Nuts may Allow Trailer Hitch to Disconnect
| Report Received Date | 06/25/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V490000 |
| Consequence Summary | Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989. |
| Recall Code | ID0568989 |
| Potentially Affected | 290 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V490000) |
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