Recall 16V541000: 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV

Report received

Jul 19, 2016

Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works Inc

Potentially affected

79vehicles

Model years

2016

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 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

Affected model years

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

• 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV0 complaints