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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Who to contact: Charles Machine has notified owners, and dealers will correct the switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481.
Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured June 23, 2015, to July 01, 2016. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that could result in the brakes not applying in the event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Charles Machine Works, Inc. — Breakaway Brake Switch May Not Work”
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