How many recalls does the 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s have?

The 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s has an open recall?

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2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 456 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V177000 2021-03-15 456 affected

Defect

Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, and 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 trailers designed for carrying the FX20 vacuum excavator. The trailers may be missing side reflex reflectors…

Consequence

Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors, and add them as necessary, free of charge. The began on March 31, 2021. 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 Zs6s as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.