Charles Machine Works, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V177000 by Charles Machine Works, Inc.. Affecting 2008-2020 ditch witch s4s, 2015-2021 ditch witch 025-1020, 2015 ditch witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 ditch witch zs6s, and 2010 ditch witch zs6s-1 trailers designed for carrying the fx20 vacuum excavator Includes 456 affected units, Missing Side Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2008-2020 ditch witch s4s, 2015-2021 ditch witch 025-1020, 2015 ditch witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 ditch witch zs6s, and 2010 ditch witch zs6s-1 trailers designed for carrying the fx20 vacuum excavator

Defect Summary

Charles machine works, inc. (charles machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 ditch witch s4s, 2015-2021 ditch witch 025-1020, 2015 ditch witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 ditch witch zs6s, and 2010 ditch witch zs6s-1 trailers designed for carrying the fx20 vacuum excavator. the trailers may be missing side reflex reflectors near the front of the trailer. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Charles machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors, and add them as necessary, free of charge. the began on march 31, 2021. owners may contact charles machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V177000
Manufacturer: Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-03-15T00:00:00
Subject: Missing side reflex reflectors/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 456

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Charles machine works, inc. (charles machine) is recalling certain 2008-2020 ditch witch s4s, 2015-2021 ditch witch 025-1020, 2015 ditch witch 745-7900, 2009-2019 ditch witch zs6s, and 2010 ditch witch zs6s-1 trailers designed for carrying the fx20 vacuum excavator. the trailers may be missing side reflex reflectors near the front of the trailer. as such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Charles machine will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for side reflex reflectors, and add them as necessary, free of charge. the began on march 31, 2021. owners may contact charles machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.92

Metadata

SID: row-zahp~2cfb.mquz
NHTSA ID: 21V177000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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