NHTSA Campaign 19V154000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Charles Machine Works Inc · Reported Mar 1, 2019 · 59 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
Consequence
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES MACHINE | DITCH WITCH | 2019 | 59 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V154000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.