CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Some 2019 trailers may have had their axle bearings left ungreased at the factory. Without proper lubrication, a bearing can fail, which could cause a wheel to lock up. A locked wheel can affect how the trailer handles and raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected unit, the manufacturer, Charles Machine Works, will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and, where needed, rework the hubs with new seals and bearings. The repair is free of charge. You can also call Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481 and reference recall ID 0555609. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your unit is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 2019 |
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