Recall 15V435000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Defect in 2014-2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV
RECALL This recall affects up to 69 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V435000 |
| Manufacturer | Charles Machine Works Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 69 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Charles 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.
Safety Consequence
If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
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