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2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18

These are federal recalls reported for the 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

15V-158 Open recall Mar 18, 2015

Charles Machine Works Inc

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Risk: A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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