Charles Machine recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
What could happen
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V154000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 1, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 59
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 20, 2018 to Feb 11, 2019
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- ID0555609
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: Structure Oct 18, 2018
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.