CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers, built between December 1, 2014 and June 22, 2015, may have an incorrect wiring harness. The pin locations in the trailer harness connector may be wrong, so the trailer brakes may not apply if the trailer breaks away from the tow vehicle.
If the brakes do not activate during a breakaway, the trailer can keep moving without control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Charles Machine Works will notify owners, and authorized dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector at no cost to you. Owners can contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481 (recall ID0388109), and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ditch Witch T14MV | 20142015 |
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