2009–2011 Ditch Witch T12SE & 2009–2011 Ditch Witch T18S + 2 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
The charles machine is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 ditch witch construction equipment trailer equipped with 500 gallon vacuum excavators. The tank mounting CAN break which CAN allow the tank to fall from the trailer during dumping or transporting.
💥 The risk
A falling tank from the trailer could increase the risk of a crash or could crush bystanders or workers increasing the risk of injuries.
🔧 The fix
Kits were created to redistribute the weight of the spoils tank more uniformly across the trailer. Dealers will order the appropriate kits to remedy the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 2, 2011. Owners may contact the charles machine works, inc., telephone 1-800-654-6481. Outside the united states, call 1-580-336-4426 ext. 8833.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V226000
- Manufacturer
- CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,476
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-654-6481
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 2, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .