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2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26 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 2014 Charles Machine Ditch Witch T26. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #15V159000Reported March 20, 2015 · Charles Machine Works Inc
Potentially affected: 169 vehicles
Defect description
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2002-2015 Ditch Witch T26 trailers. The affected trailers may have been manufactured with axles that have incorrect wheel bearings. The incorrect wheel bearings may not be able to support the trailer's rated load and, as a result, the bearings may fail and the wheel may detach.
Safety consequence
Bearing failure or wheel detachment would increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearings and replace them, 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 #0376152.
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.
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