Defect Description For Recall
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Ditch Witch Vt14, Vt20 And Vt24 Trailers With Hx30, Hx50 Or Hx75 VacuUM Excavators Equipped With An Optional Jib Boom. The Jib Boom On These Vehicles Can Become Loose From The Latching Pin Mechanism, Allowing The Boom To Swing Outside The Trailer While Being Towed.
Make Of Vehicle
CHARLES MACHINE
Model Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V727000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If The Jib Boom Swings Outside The Trailer While It Is Being Towed, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Charles Machine Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Latching Pin With A Hook Mechanism That Goes Over The Top Of The Arm, Securing It To The Trailer Structure, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 22, 2018. Owners May Contact Charles Machine Customer Service At 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine’S Number For This Recall Is Id0502488.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20171124
End Of Manufacture
20181004
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
96
Date Owners Notified
20181022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181018
Make Campaign Number
ID0502488