Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 19V-154 · 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
Charles Machine Works Inc recall 19V-154 covers 59 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
The risk
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 20, 2018 to February 11, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.