Defect Description For Recall
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 Trailers. The Affected Trailers May Have Been Manufactured With Axles That Have Incorrect Wheel Bearings. The Incorrect Wheel Bearings May Not Be Able To Support The Trailer’S Rated Load And, As A Result, The Bearings May Fail And The Wheel May Detach.
Make Of Vehicle
CHARLES MACHINE
Model Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH T26
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V159000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Bearing Failure Or Wheel Detachment Would Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Charles Machine Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Wheel Bearings And Replace Them, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 8, 2015. Owners May Contact Charles Machine Customer Service At 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine’S Number For This Recall Is Id #0376152.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20020801
End Of Manufacture
20150215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
169
Date Owners Notified
20150408
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150320
Make Campaign Number
ID #0376152