NHTSA Recall 19V154000
Filed by Charles Machine Works, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2019-03-01. An estimated 59 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
Risk
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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 March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.
Manufacturer campaign number: ID0555609
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.