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NHTSA recall 15V158000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18

Reported Mar 18, 2015590 vehicles affectedCharles Machine Works IncMaker’s number ID #0377453Built Jan 1, 2013 – Feb 15, 2015

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18
201320142015

Notes

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.