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2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 recalls, newest first

March 18, 2015NHTSA 15V158000590 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Summary
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
Consequence
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0377453.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Charles Machine dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.