2008-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, Ditch Witch 745-7900 and others recall: exterior lighting
Charles Machine Works, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 15, 2021. It covers about 456 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 456
- reported
- Mar 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2021
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 21V177000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V177000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2021 Ditch Witch 025-1020, Ditch Witch 745-7900 and others exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 21V177000, reported on March 15, 2021, covers about 456 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V177000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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