Ditch Witch recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc. (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 wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
What could happen
If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Vehicles covered
- Ditch Witch T14Mv 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V541000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 5, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 79
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 23, 2015 to Jul 1, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes; Electrical system › Wiring
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ditch Witch recall: Electrical system Jul 8, 2015
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.