The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V159000·Announced 2015-03-20

Charles Machine Recalls Ditch Witch T26 Trailers Due to Bearing Defect

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle/wheel bearing failure) that could lead to wheel detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Charles Machine Works Inc. 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. These incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load, which could result in bearing failure and wheel detachment.

Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 169 units. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

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. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0376152.

The recalled product

Product
CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26
Brand
CHARLES MACHINE
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
169

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DITCH WITCH T26

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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