Known Recalls

Model year record

2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V435000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Component
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Vehicles affected
69
Reported to NHTSA
2015-07-08
Owners notified
2015-07-24

Defect description

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.

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.