Charles Machine recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Charles Machine vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.

• Jun 25, 2019Crash risk
  2018–2019 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 risk
  2018–2019 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 risk
  2019 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 risk
  2018 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

• Mar 20, 2015Crash risk
  2002–2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 — Suspension

  Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.

  15V159000 · 169 units · Charles Machine Works Inc

• Mar 18, 2015Crash risk
  2013–2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 — Suspension

  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.

  15V158000 · 590 units · Charles Machine Works Inc