Charles Machine recall: Structure
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.
What could happen
If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latching pin with a hook mechanism that goes over the top of the arm, securing it to the trailer structure, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0502488.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V727000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 18, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 96
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 24, 2017 to Oct 4, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- ID0502488
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
- Charles Machine recall: Trailer hitches Jun 25, 2019
- Charles Machine recall: Service brakes, electric Jun 21, 2019
- Charles Machine recall: Suspension Mar 1, 2019
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.