NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1996–2022
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Our database holds 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint filed against Ditch Witch vehicles. Our database also holds 12 safety recall campaigns covering at least one Ditch Witch model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| T14MV | 2014–2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 025-1020 | 2015–2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 745-7900 | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| BT26 | 1998–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| S4S | 2008–2020 | 0 | 1 |
| S5A | 1996–2001 | 0 | 3 |
| S5A1 | 1996–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| S5A2 | 1996–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| S5AE | 1996–2001 | 0 | 1 |
| S7B | 1996–2002 | 0 | 3 |
| T12AE | 1996–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| T12AH | 1996–2001 | 0 | 1 |
| T12S | 2000–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| T12SE | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| T141 | 1996–1997 | 0 | 1 |
| T14A-1 | 1996–2001 | 0 | 1 |
| T14AE | 1996–2001 | 0 | 3 |
| T14AH | 1996–2001 | 0 | 2 |
| T14AJT | 1996–1997 | 0 | 1 |
| T18S | 2006–2011 | 0 | 2 |
| T26S | 2002–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| T9S | 2002–2011 | 0 | 3 |
| T9SH | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| VT12 | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| VT14 | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| VT14MV | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| VT24 | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| ZS6S | 2009–2019 | 0 | 1 |
| ZS6S-1 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Ditch Witch vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRESCharles 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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCharles 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."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKESCharles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGCharles 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.
EQUIPMENTTHE CHARLES MACHINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2011 DITCH WITCH CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH 500 GALLON VACUUM EXCAVATORS. THE TANK MOUNTING CAN BREAK WHICH CAN ALLOW THE TANK TO FALL FROM THE TRAILER DURING DUMPING OR TRANSPORTING.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSCERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." PROPER REAR IMPACT GUARDS WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THESE TRAILERS.
WHEELSON CERTAIN TRAILERS, "COINED" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "FLAT FACE" HUBS AND "FLAT FACE" WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TRAILERS WITH "COINED" HUBS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE BRAKE ACTUATORS ARE MISSING A STOP.
Every year with at least one publishable Ditch Witch model year
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