Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V541000

Service brakes

Charles Machine Works Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-07-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V541000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-19
Owners notified
2016-08-05

Defect description

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.

Safety risk

If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
DITCH WITCH T14MV2016

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.