Charles Machine recall: Service brakes, electric
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
What could happen
If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V487000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 796
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, electric
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: Suspension Mar 1, 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.