Charles Machine recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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 vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
What could happen
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0377453.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V158000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 18, 2015
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 590
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2013 to Feb 15, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- ID #0377453
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.