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SevereNHTSA·15V435000·Announced 2015-07-08

Ditch Witch T14MV Trailer Recall for Brake Wiring Defect

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.

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 (brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Charles Machine Works Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured between December 1, 2014, and June 22, 2015. The recall involves 69 units that may have an incorrect wiring harness.

The defect may result in the trailer brakes not applying if the trailer breaks away from the tow vehicle. If the brakes do not activate in this event, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DITCH WITCH T14MV
Brand
DITCH WITCH
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
69

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)

  • T14MV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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