Vehicle recall 15V158000 · March 18, 2015
2013-2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18
The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 2015
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- ID #0377453
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
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