Charles Machine Works, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V490000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V490000 by Charles Machine Works, Inc.. Affecting 2018 ditch witch vt17, 2018-2019 vt20 and vt24 trailers Includes 290 affected units, Lock Nuts may Allow Trailer Hitch to Disconnect, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 ditch witch vt17, 2018-2019 vt20 and vt24 trailers

Defect Summary

Charles machine works inc (charles machine) is recalling certain 2018 ditch witch vt17, 2018-2019 vt20 and vt24 trailers. the lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.

Corrective Action

Charles machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2019. owners may contact charles machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. charles machine's number for this recall is id0568989.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V490000
Manufacturer: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Lock nuts may allow trailer hitch to disconnect
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 290

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ID0568989
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Charles machine works inc (charles machine) is recalling certain 2018 ditch witch vt17, 2018-2019 vt20 and vt24 trailers. the lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Consequence Summary: Without a sufficient clamp load, the hitch may unexpectedly detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Charles machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2019. owners may contact charles machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. charles machine's number for this recall is id0568989.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.52

Metadata

SID: row-xkf7-nmm3_cuq4
NHTSA ID: 19V490000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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