Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018-2019): Trailer hitches
Recall 19V490000 · Jun 25, 2019 · Charles Machine Works Inc
290
vehicles affected
290
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V490000
- Date
- Jun 25, 2019
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 290
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
What can happen
Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.
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 19V490000?
1 model: Charles Machine Ditch Witch (2018-2019), about 290 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V490000?
Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.
What can happen?
Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of 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.