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2022 Ditch Witch VT12 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Ditch Witch VT12 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ditch Witch dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Ditch Witch VT12. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #22V576000

Reported August 4, 2022 · Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,087 vehicles

Defect description

Charles Machine Works, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ditch Witch VT24, VT12, VT14, and 2022 VT14MV trailers. The vehicle certification label does not have the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims - other than passenger cars."

Safety consequence

Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact Charles Machine Work's customer service at 1-580-572-2223.

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.nhtsa.gov.

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