NHTSA recall 19V154000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Charles Machine Ditch Witch
Reported Mar 1, 201959 vehicles affectedCharles Machine Works IncMaker’s number ID0555609Built Nov 20, 2018 – Feb 11, 2019
The defect
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 remedy
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.