Does the 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, service brakes, electric, 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 2019 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 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch?

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

2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch recalls

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

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2019 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.

2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch recalls, newest first

June 25, 2019NHTSA 19V490000290 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Consequence: Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0568989.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 21, 2019NHTSA 19V487000796 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, electric

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the trailer brakes do not apply as expected, the distance required to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 2019NHTSA 19V15400059 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Summary: Charles Machine Works, Inc (Charles) is recalling certain 2019 Ditch Witch VT24 trailers. The axle bearings may not have been greased.
Consequence: The ungreased axle bearings could result in a wheel locking up, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches, service brakes, electric, 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 2019 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 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.