Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHARLES MACHINE
Model Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V490000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Without A Sufficient Clamp Load, The Hitch May Unexpectedly Detach From The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
290
Date Owners Notified
20190628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190625
Make Campaign Number
ID0568989