Vehicle recall 19V154000 · March 1, 2019
2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
The axle bearings may not have been greased.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 19V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2019
- Filed by
- Charles Machine Works Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- ID0555609
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59
- 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 (2019): 2019
Has your Charles Machine been repaired?
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