NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Charles Machine dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #15V158000Reported March 18, 2015 · Charles Machine Works Inc
Potentially affected: 590 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A trailer wheel lock up would increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 model years
Check your 2015 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Charles Machine Ditch Witch T18 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Charles Machine VIN