How many recalls does the 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 have?

The 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 has an open recall?

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2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 590 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 15V158000 2015-03-18 590 affected

Defect

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can…

Consequence

A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, 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 #0377453.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.