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HighNHTSA·21V177000·Announced 2021-03-15

Ditch Witch Trailers Recalled for Missing Side Reflectors

Charles Machine Works is recalling specific Ditch Witch trailers because they may be missing side reflex reflectors, which reduces visibility to other drivers.

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, and 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 trailers. These trailers are designed for carrying the FX20 vacuum excavator. The recall affects 456 units.

The defect involves trailers that may be missing side reflex reflectors near the front. This condition causes the trailers to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors and add them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. 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 ZS6S, S4S, 745-7900, 025-1020
Brand
DITCH WITCH
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
456

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 (5)

  • ZS6S
  • S4S
  • 745-7900
  • 025-1020
  • ZS6S-1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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