Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 (2002-2015): Suspension
Recall 15V159000 · Mar 20, 2015 · Charles Machine Works Inc
169
vehicles affected
169
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V159000
- Date
- Mar 20, 2015
- Maker
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Units affected
- 169
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2002-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.
What can happen
Bearing failure or wheel detachment 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 wheel bearings and replace them, 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 #0376152.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch T26 | 2002-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V159000?
1 model: Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 (2002-2015), about 169 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V159000?
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, 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 #0376152.
What can happen?
Bearing failure or wheel detachment 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.