How many recalls does the 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv have?

The 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv has an open recall?

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2016 Ditch Witch T14mv Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 79 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES 16V541000 2016-07-19 79 affected

Defect

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow…

Consequence

If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

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 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.