CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V487000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-25 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-25 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-24 - 2018-10-04
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 796
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Charles Machine Works Inc. "Charles Machine" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
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.
