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Ditch Witch VT12 Recall 22V576: Wrong weight rating label can lead to overloading and tire failure

NHTSA campaign 22V576, reported August 4, 2022, 1,087 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT12, VT14, and VT24 trailers have a vehicle certification label that does not list the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Because the label shows the wrong axle weight limit, the trailers may not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims on vehicles other than passenger cars.

If the trailer is loaded beyond its actual axle capacity, the tires can fail, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be careful not to rely on the label as the load limit for their trailer until the correction is made.

The repair is free: an authorized dealer will replace the certification label at no charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed December 12, 2022 can also call Charles Machine Works customer service at 1-580-572-2223. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V576Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ditch Witch VT12202020212022
Ditch Witch VT14202020212022
Ditch Witch VT14MV2022
Ditch Witch VT24202020212022