DITCH WITCH 2021 DITCH WITCH VT14 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 DITCH WITCH VT14
Brand
DITCH WITCH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 DITCH WITCH VT14 vehicles due to tires issues. Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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