Recall 15V435000: 2014–2015 Ditch Witch T14MV

Report received

Jul 8, 2015

Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works Inc

Potentially affected

69vehicles

Model years

2014–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.

Possible consequence

If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Ditch Witch T14MV1 complaints
• 2015 Ditch Witch T14MV0 complaints