Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 CHARLES MACHINE Ditch Witch T26

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.