CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH 2018: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V490000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-28 | 2019-06-25 | 2019-06-27 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-24 - 2018-10-04
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID0568989
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 290
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Charles Machine Works Inc "Charles Machine" is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.
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.
