NHTSA campaign 06V065000
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall 06V065000
CERTAIN 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.
Reported 03/08/2006
What can happen
IF STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A SMALLER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE MAY UNDERRIDE THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SMALLER VEHICLE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT REAR IMPACT GUARDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHARLES MACHINE WORKS AT 580-572-2480.
Components
- Structure: Body: Bumpers
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2006 Ditch Witch T18SView records2006 Ditch Witch T26SView records2005 Ditch Witch T12SView records2005 Ditch Witch T26SView records2005 Trailer T18SView records2004 Ditch Witch T12SView records2004 Ditch Witch T26SView records2004 Trailer T18SView records2003 Ditch Witch T12SView records2003 Ditch Witch T26SView records2003 Trailer T18SView records2002 Ditch Witch T12SView records2002 Ditch Witch T26SView records2002 Trailer T18SView records2001 Ditch Witch T12SView records2001 Trailer T18SView records2000 Ditch Witch T12SView records2000 Trailer T18SView records