2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch Recall: Axle bearings may not have been greased
NHTSA campaign 19V154000 · Suspension · filed Mar 1, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
The risk
The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of 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 will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for the affected batch number and rework the hubs with new seals and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles' number for this recall is ID0555609.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V154000 (manufacturer number ID0555609). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.