DITCH WITCH T14MV 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V435000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DITCH WITCH | T14MV | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-24 | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-08 |
Production Dates: 2014-12-01 - 2015-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID0388109
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Charles Machine Works Inc. "Charles Machine" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
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.
