2014–2015 Ditch Witch T14MV Recall: Affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result…
NHTSA campaign 15V435000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 8, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch | T14MV | 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V435000 (manufacturer number ID0388109). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.