Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 15V-435 · 2014–2015 Ditch Witch T14mv
Charles Machine Works Inc recall 15V-435 covers 69 2014–2015 Ditch Witch T14mv for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V435000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
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
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2014 to June 22, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.