Charles Machine recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc. (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 incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.
What could happen
Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, 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 #0376152.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 2002–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V159000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 20, 2015
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 169
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2002 to Feb 15, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- ID #0376152
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.