NHTSA Campaign 22V576000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Charles Machine Works, Inc. · Reported Aug 4, 2022 · 1,087 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, and 2022 VT14MV trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."

Consequence

Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact Charles Machine Work's customer service at 1-580-572-2223.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DITCH WITCH VT12 2020 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT12 2021 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT12 2022 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT14 2020 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT14 2021 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT14 2022 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT14MV 2022 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT24 2020 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT24 2021 1,087
DITCH WITCH VT24 2022 1,087

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V576000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.