Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-541 · 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv
Charles Machine Works Inc recall 16V-541 covers 79 2016 Ditch Witch T14mv for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V541000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 vehicle.
The risk
If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 23, 2015 to July 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.