2016 Ditch Witch T14MV Recall: Affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result…
NHTSA campaign 16V541000 · Service Brakes · filed Jul 19, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If the trailer 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 has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
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 | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V541000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.