2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV RECALL - #15V435000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV |
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| Manufacturer |
Charles Machine Works Inc |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2014 - 6/22/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Charles Machine Works Inc |
| Owners Notified on |
7/24/2015 |
| # Affected |
69 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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