NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Ditch Witch T14mv
The 2014 Ditch Witch T14mv has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ditch Witch dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2014 Ditch Witch T14mv. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #15V435000Reported July 8, 2015 · Charles Machine Works Inc
Defect description
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
Safety consequence
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
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.