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NHTSA recall 15V435000

Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control

Ditch Witch T14MV

Reported Jul 8, 201569 vehicles affectedCharles Machine Works IncMaker’s number ID0388109Built Dec 1, 2014 – Jun 22, 2015

The defect

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 remedy

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.

Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake controlElectrical system › Wiring

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Vehicles in this recall

Ditch Witch T14MV
20142015

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.