Defect Description For Recall
The Charles Machine Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2011 Ditch Witch ConstruCTIon Equipment Trailer Equipped With 500 Gallon VacuUM Excavators. The Tank Mounting Can Break Which Can Allow The Tank To Fall From The Trailer During DuMPIng Or Transporting.
Make Of Vehicle
DITCH WITCH
Model Of Vehicle
T18S
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
11V226000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A Falling Tank From The Trailer Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash Or Could Crush Bystanders Or Workers Increasing The Risk Of Injuries.
Fix Defect
Kits Were Created To Redistribute The Weight Of The Spoils Tank More Uniformly Across The Trailer. Dealers Will Order The Appropriate Kits To Remedy The Trailers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On May 2, 2011. Owners May Contact The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Telephone 1-800-654-6481. Outside The United States, Call 1-580-336-4426 Ext. 8833.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1476
Date Owners Notified
20110502
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110412