Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2019) – 19V154000

Defect Description For Recall

Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Ditch Witch Vt24 Trailers. The Axle Bearings May Not Have Been Greased.

Make Of Vehicle

CHARLES MACHINE

Model Of Vehicle

DITCH WITCH

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

19V154000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

The Ungreased Axle Bearings Could Result In A Wheel Locking Up, AffeCTIng Vehicle Handling And Increasing The Risk Of Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works Inc

Start Of Manufacture

20181120

End Of Manufacture

20190211

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

59

Date Owners Notified

20190325

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Date Report Received

20190301

Make Campaign Number

ID0555609

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard