CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
- Risk
- If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
- 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 trailers have brake wire terminals that may have been improperly crimped. As a result, the trailer brakes may not apply when commanded, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers from model years 2018 and 2019. Charles Machine Works Inc. has notified owners. The recall began June 25, 2019.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine-crimped terminal at no charge. To arrange the repair, contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 20182019 |
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