2020–2022 Ditch Witch VT12, 2020–2022 Ditch Witch VT14, 2022 Ditch Witch VT14MV and 1 other model Recall: Vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight…
NHTSA campaign 22V576000 · Equipment · filed Aug 4, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, and 2022 VT14MV trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."
The risk
Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the 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
Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact Charles Machine Work's customer service at 1-580-572-2223.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch | VT12 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ditch Witch | VT14 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ditch Witch | VT14MV | 2022 |
| Ditch Witch | VT24 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Ditch Witch vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V576000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.