Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V154000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Charles Machine Works Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V154000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-01
Owners notified
2019-03-25

Defect description

Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.

Safety risk

The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.

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 Witch2019

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.