Recall 19V154000: Charles Machine Works Inc

Report received

Mar 1, 2019

Manufacturer

Charles Machine Works Inc

Potentially affected

59vehicles

Model years

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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) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.

Possible consequence

The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Charles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.