CHARLES MACHINE 2018 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH
Brand
CHARLES MACHINE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Charles Machine Works Inc is recalling certain 2018 CHARLES MACHINE DITCH WITCH vehicles due to service brakes, electric issues. If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026