Charles Machine Ditch Witch recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Charles Machine Ditch Witch, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 25, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch — Trailer Hitches
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
19V490000 · 290 units · Charles Machine Works Inc
- Jun 21, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch — Service Brakes, Electric
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
19V487000 · 796 units · Charles Machine Works Inc
- Mar 1, 2019Crash risk2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch — Suspension
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
19V154000 · 59 units · Charles Machine Works Inc
- Oct 18, 2018Crash risk2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch — Structure
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.
18V727000 · 96 units · Charles Machine Works Inc