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HighNHTSA·19V154000·Announced 2019-03-01

Charles Machine Recalls 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 Trailers Due to Axle Bearing Defect

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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of harm (wheel locking up increasing crash risk) but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The recall involves 59 vehicles where the axle bearings may not have been properly greased.

The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, which affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH
Brand
CHARLES MACHINE
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
59

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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