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Vehicle recall 11V226000 · April 12, 2011

Ditch Witch T12SE, T18S and 2 more models

The tank mounting can break which can allow the tank to fall from the trailer during dumping or transporting.

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

Summary
The charles machine is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 ditch witch construction equipment trailer equipped with 500 gallon vacuum excavators. The tank mounting can break which can allow the tank to fall from the trailer during dumping or transporting.
Consequence
A falling tank from the trailer could increase the risk of a crash or could crush bystanders or workers increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy
Kits were created to redistribute the weight of the spoils tank more uniformly across the trailer. Dealers will order the appropriate kits to remedy the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 2, 2011. Owners may contact the charles machine works, Inc., telephone 1-800-654-6481. Outside the united states, call 1-580-336-4426 ext. 8833.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V226000
Reported to NHTSA
April 12, 2011
Filed by
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
Owner notification
May 2, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
1,476
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 11V226000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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