CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V159000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH T26 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-08 | 2015-03-20 | 2015-03-20 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-01 - 2015-02-15
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID #0376152
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 169
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
