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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V177000

2013 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2008 Ditch Witch S4s | 2011 Ditch Witch S4s | 2013 Ditch Witch S4s | 2014 Ditch Witch S4s | 2015 Ditch Witch S4s | 2009 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2012 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2014 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900 | 2015 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2016 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2017 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2019 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch S4s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s-1 | 2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020 — Exterior lighting

Published March 16, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 15, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V177000, published March 16, 2021 and initiated March 15, 2021. Recalling firm: Charles Machine Works, Inc.; 2013 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2008 Ditch Witch S4s | 2011 Ditch Witch S4s | 2013 Ditch Witch S4s | 2014 Ditch Witch S4s | 2015 Ditch Witch S4s | 2009 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2012 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2014 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900 | 2015 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2016 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2017 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2019 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch S4s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s-1 | 2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020 — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, and 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 trailers designed for carrying the FX20 vacuum excavator. The trailers may be missing side reflex reflectors near the front of the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What to do

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors, and add them as necessary, free of charge. The began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

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Recall details

Brand
DITCH WITCH
Model
ZS6S
Manufacturer
Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Lot
2013 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2008 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2011 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2013 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2014 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2015 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2009 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2010 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2012 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2014 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2016 DITCH WITCH ZS6S | 2015 DITCH WITCH 745-7900 | 2015 DITCH WITCH 025-1020 | 2016 DITCH WITCH 025-1020 | 2017 DITCH WITCH 025-1020 | 2018 DITCH WITCH 025-1020 | 2019 DITCH WITCH 025-1020 | 2018 DITCH WITCH S4S | 2010 DITCH WITCH ZS6S-1 | 2021 DITCH WITCH 025-1020
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2008 Ditch Witch S4s | 2011 Ditch Witch S4s | 2013 Ditch Witch S4s | 2014 Ditch Witch S4s | 2015 Ditch Witch S4s | 2009 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2012 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2014 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2016 Ditch Witch Zs6s | 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900 | 2015 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2016 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2017 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2019 Ditch Witch 025-1020 | 2018 Ditch Witch S4s | 2010 Ditch Witch Zs6s-1 | 2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020 — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V177000 on March 16, 2021. Reported hazard: Charles Machine Works, Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 Ditch Witch S4S, 2015-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, 2015 Ditch Witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 Ditch Witch ZS6S, and 2010 Ditch Witch ZS6S-1 trailers designed for carrying the FX20 vacuum excavator. The trailers may be missing side reflex reflectors near the front of the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors, and add them as necessary, free of charge. The began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DITCH WITCH. Model: ZS6S.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)