Does the 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels. 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 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch 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 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch 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 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch. 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.

Has your Charles Machine been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Charles Machine dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch recalls, newest first

October 13, 1983NHTSA 83V1090001,678 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary: Wheels may contain defective welds that may fail when the vehicle is carrying the rated load or a lesser weight.
Remedy: Wheel welds will be inspected and if evidence of defective welding is found, the wheels will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Charles Machine Ditch Witch years

Questions

Does the 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels. 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 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch 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 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.