Recall 06V-065: 2000–2005 Ditch Witch T12S, 2006 Ditch Witch T18S and 2 more
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Mar 8, 2006, covering about 699 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Bumpers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V065000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch T12S | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Ditch Witch T18S | 2006 | All years |
| Ditch Witch T26S | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Trailer T18S | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-065?
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.
How is recall 06V-065 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.