2020–2022 Ditch Witch VT12, Ditch Witch VT14, Ditch Witch VT14MV +more: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22V576000 · 1,087 units potentially affected · filed Aug 4, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V576000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Charles Machine Works, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Units affected
- 1,087
- Report received
- Aug 4, 2022
- Owner letters
- Dec 12, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ditch Witch VT12 2020, 2021, 2022
- Ditch Witch VT14 2020, 2021, 2022
- Ditch Witch VT14MV 2022
- Ditch Witch VT24 2020, 2021, 2022