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.