NHTSA Recall 15V159000
Filed by Charles Machine Works, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2015-03-20. An estimated 169 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) 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. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.
Risk
Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0376152.
Manufacturer campaign number: ID #0376152
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2002 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2003 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2004 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2005 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2006 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2007 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2008 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2009 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2010 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2011 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2012 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26
- 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26