Recall
Charles Machine Ditch Witch — 19V490000
NHTSA ID
19V490000
Make
Charles Machine
Model
Ditch Witch
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2019-06-25
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
290
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ID0568989
Summary
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Consequence
Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.