2013–2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 Recall: Wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads…
NHTSA campaign 15V158000 · Suspension · filed Mar 18, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 tandem axle trailers manufactured January 1, 2013, to February 15, 2015, and with or without vacuum excavators mounted on them. The wheel hubs of the affected trailers may have incorrect bearing pre-loads which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.
The risk
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles, and replace the bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID #0377453.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Machine | Ditch Witch T18 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V158000 (manufacturer number ID #0377453). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.