Ditch Witch Vt14 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 4, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Charles Machine Works, Inc. recalls 2020–2022 Ditch Witch — 4 models

Recall number

22V576000

Brand / firm

Ditch Witch

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,087 units

Why it was recalled

Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, and 2022 VT14MV trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."

What to do

Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact Charles Machine Work's customer service at 1-580-572-2223.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.