NHTSA Recall 15V435000
Filed by Charles Machine Works, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2015-07-08. An estimated 69 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
Risk
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Charles Machine will notify owners, and 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. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
Manufacturer campaign number: ID0388109
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.