Charles Machine Recall 19V154000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 19V154000 · announced March 1, 2019 · filed by Charles Machine Works Inc · 59 units affected

The problem

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.

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.