Charles Machine recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
What could happen
Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.
Vehicles covered
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V490000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 290
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- ID0568989
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: Service brakes, electric Jun 21, 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.