How many recalls does the 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch have?

The 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch has an open recall?

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1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,678 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 83V109000 1983-10-13 1,678 affected

Defect

WHEELS MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS THAT MAY FAIL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CARRYING THE RATED LOAD OR A LESSER WEIGHT.

Remedy

WHEEL WELDS WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF EVIDENCE OF DEFECTIVE WELDING IS FOUND, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.

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 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.