CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V154000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-01 |
Production Dates: 2018-11-20 - 2019-02-11
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID0555609
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Charles Machine Works, Inc "Charles" is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.
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.
