2014 Ditch Witch T14mv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:plumbing:sewage/Black:storage Tank (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2015-07-08 · campaign 15V435000 · 69 vehicles
Defect: Charles Machine Works Inc. (Charles Machine) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ditch Witch T14MV trailers manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 22, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect wiring harness that would result in the brakes not applying should the trailer breakway from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Charles Machine will notify owners, and dealers will correct the pin locations in the trailer harness connector, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Owners may contact Charles Machine customer service at 1-800-654-6481. Charles Machine's number for this recall is ID0388109.
What owners report
2020-09-23 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:plumbing:sewage/Black:storage Tank“tl* the contact owns a 2014 ditch witch hydrovac trailer. the contact stated that the holding tank waste rear hatch opened inadvertently while driving, dumping mud, rocks and waste from the holding tank. the contact called the local dealer charles machine works and informed them of the failure. the contact was informed that the failure was solved w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.