2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT17, 2018-2019 VT20 and VT24 trailers. The lock nuts that attach the hitch to the trailer may be insufficient to clamp the load after the hitch height has been adjusted.
Remedy: Charles Machine has notified owners, and will provide new hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for…
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Service brakes, electric
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ditch Witch VT9, VT12, VT14, VT17, VT20 and VT24 trailers. The brake wire terminals may have been improperly crimped, which can result in the trailer brakes failing to apply when commanded.
Remedy: Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake terminals with a machine terminal, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at…
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Structure
Charles Machine Works Inc (Charles Machine) is recalling certain 2018 Ditch Witch VT14, VT20 and VT24 trailers with HX30, HX50 or HX75 vacuum excavators equipped with an optional jib boom. The jib boom on these vehicles can become loose from the latching pin mechanism, allowing the boom to swing outside the trailer while being towed.
Remedy: Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the latching pin with a hook mechanism that goes over the top of the arm, securing it to the trailer structure, free of charge. The recall began October 22,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Charles Machine Ditch Witch model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Charles Machine Ditch Witch model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Charles Machine Ditch Witch | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch
How do I know if my 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Charles Machine Ditch Witch; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Charles Machine dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V727000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Charles Machine models
- Ditch Witch T180 complaints
- Ditch Witch T260 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.