Vehicle recall 15V435000 · July 8, 2015
2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV
The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
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 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
- 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
- 15V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2015
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- ID0388109
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ditch Witch T14MV (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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