Recall 21V177000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 2008-2021 DITCH WITCH ZS6S
RECALL This recall affects up to 456 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V177000 |
| Manufacturer | Charles Machine Works, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 456 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2009 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2009 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2010 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2010 DITCH WITCH ZS6S-1, 2010 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2011 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2011 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2012 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2012 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2013 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2013 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2014 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2014 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2015 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2015 DITCH WITCH 745-7900, 2015 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2015 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2016 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2016 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2016 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2017 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2017 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2017 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2018 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2018 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2018 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2019 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2019 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2019 DITCH WITCH ZS6S, 2020 DITCH WITCH 025-1020, 2020 DITCH WITCH S4S, 2021 DITCH WITCH 025-1020
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for DITCH WITCH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V576000 | 2021 DITCH WITCH VT24 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,087 | |
| 16V541000 | 2016 DITCH WITCH T14MV | SERVICE BRAKES | 79 | |
| 15V435000 | 2014 DITCH WITCH T14MV | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 69 | |
| 11V226000 | 2009 DITCH WITCH T18S | EQUIPMENT | 1,476 | |
| 06V065000 | 2003 DITCH WITCH T12S | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 699 | |
| 04V125000 | 2001 DITCH WITCH BT26 | WHEELS | 17 | |
| 03V233000 | 2003 DITCH WITCH T9S | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | |
| 03V046000 | 2002 DITCH WITCH S7B | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | |
| 01V041000 | 1997 DITCH WITCH T14A-1 | WHEELS | 723 | |
| 98V086000 | 1996 DITCH WITCH T14AJT | WHEELS:RIM | 820 |