NHTSA Recall 06V065000: Bumpers (structure)
CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 699 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ditch Witch T12S.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V065000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS |
| Report received | March 8, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V065000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ditch Witch T12S | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Ditch Witch T18S | 2006 |
| Ditch Witch T26S | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Trailer T18S | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.