Manufacturer
11 recalls in our database name Charles Machine Works, Inc. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.
Of the 11 recalls from Charles Machine Works, Inc. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (45%) are Severe.
The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.
Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.
Charles Machine Works is recalling 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT12, VT14, VT24, and VT14MV trailers because the vehicle certification labels list the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating.
Charles Machine Works is recalling specific Ditch Witch trailers because they may be missing side reflex reflectors, which reduces visibility to other drivers.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018-2019 Ditch Witch trailers because hitch lock nuts may fail to clamp the load, increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018-2019 Ditch Witch trailers because improperly crimped brake wire terminals may cause the brakes to fail, increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine is recalling 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers because axle bearings may not have been greased, which could cause a wheel to lock up.
Charles Machine is recalling 2018 Ditch Witch trailers with vacuum excavators because the jib boom can become loose and swing outside the trailer while being towed.
Charles Machine Works is recalling 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers because an incorrect wiring harness may prevent brakes from applying if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
Charles Machine Works is recalling 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers due to a wiring defect that may prevent brakes from applying during a breakaway.
Charles Machine is recalling 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers because incorrect wheel bearings may fail, causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine is recalling 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 trailers because incorrect bearing pre-loads may cause wheels to lock up, increasing crash risk.
Charles Machine Works is recalling certain Ditch Witch trailers because the tank mounting can break, allowing the tank to fall and risk injury.