Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 (2013-2015): Suspension
Recall 15V158000 · Mar 18, 2015 · Charles Machine Works Inc
590
vehicles affected
590
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V158000
- Date
- Mar 18, 2015
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 590
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
What can happen
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, 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 #0377453.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch T18 | 2013-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V158000?
1 model: Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 (2013-2015), about 590 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V158000?
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, 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 #0377453.
What can happen?
A trailer wheel lock up would increase 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.