Recall
Charles Machine Ditch Witch — 19V154000
NHTSA ID
19V154000
Make
Charles Machine
Model
Ditch Witch
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2019-03-01
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
59
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ID0555609
Summary
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
Consequence
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.