Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018): Structure
Recall 18V727000 · Oct 18, 2018 · Charles Machine Works Inc
96
vehicles affected
96
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V727000
- Date
- Oct 18, 2018
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 96
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.
What can happen
If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latching pin with a hook mechanism that goes over the top of the arm, securing it to the trailer structure, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0502488.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V727000?
1 model: Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018), about 96 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V727000?
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latching pin with a hook mechanism that goes over the top of the arm, securing it to the trailer structure, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number.
What can happen?
If the jib boom swings outside the trailer while it is being towed, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.