2021 DITCH WITCH VT12 RECALL - #22V576000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2021 DITCH WITCH VT12 |
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| Manufacturer |
Charles Machine Works, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/4/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Charles Machine Works, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/12/2022 |
| # Affected |
1,087 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2021 DITCH WITCH VT12 Recall for TIRES
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