Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V159000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Charles Machine Works Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-03-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V159000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Vehicles affected
169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-03-20
Owners notified
2015-04-08

Defect description

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.

Safety risk

Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0376152.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
CHARLES MACHINE Ditch Witch T262015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.