Charles Machine Recall 19V490000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 19V490000 · announced June 25, 2019 · filed by Charles Machine Works Inc · 290 units affected

The problem

Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.

The risk

Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.

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

• 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
• 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch

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