Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-158 · 2013–2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18
Charles Machine Works Inc recall 15V-158 covers 590 2013–2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
The risk
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to February 15, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.