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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V159000

2011 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2009 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2005 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2007 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2012 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2010 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2008 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2002 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2006 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2004 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2003 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Published March 20, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 20, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V159000, published March 20, 2015. Recalling firm: Charles Machine Works, Inc.; 2011 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2009 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2005 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2007 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2012 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2010 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2008 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2002 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2006 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2004 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2003 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly.

What's the hazard

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.

What to do

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0376152.

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Recall details

Brand
CHARLES MACHINE
Model
DITCH WITCH T26
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Lot
2011 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2014 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2009 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2005 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2015 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2007 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2012 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2010 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2008 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2002 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2006 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2004 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2003 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26 | 2013 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH T26
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2009 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2005 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2007 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2012 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2010 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2008 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2002 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2006 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2004 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2003 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 | 2013 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V159000 on March 20, 2015. Reported hazard: Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.

What should I do if I have this product?

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0376152.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHARLES MACHINE. Model: DITCH WITCH T26.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)