CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T18 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V158000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH T18 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-08 | 2015-03-18 | 2015-03-18 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2015-02-15
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID #0377453
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 590
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Charles Machine Works Inc "Charles Machine" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, 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 "0377453.
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.
