Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V727000

Structure

Charles Machine Works Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V727000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Vehicles affected
96
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-18
Owners notified
2018-10-22

Defect description

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.

Safety risk

If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latching pin with a hook mechanism that goes over the top of the arm, securing it to the trailer structure, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0502488.

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
CHARLES MACHINE Ditch Witch2018

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.