Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018-2019): Service brakes, electric
Recall 19V487000 · Jun 21, 2019 · Charles Machine Works Inc
796
vehicles affected
796
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V487000
- Date
- Jun 21, 2019
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 796
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, electric
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
What can happen
If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V487000?
1 model: Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018-2019), about 796 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V487000?
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
What can happen?
If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of 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.