Recall 15V435000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20150708
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 DITCH WITCH T14MV
2015 DITCH WITCH T14MV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.

updated: January 13, 2026