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NHTSA : 19V154000

Campaign Details

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.

Consequence / Hazard

The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.