Transport Canada Recall - 2022590 - CHARLES MACHINE WORKS
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Summary
Product
Heavy Trailer recalled by CHARLES MACHINE WORKS
Issue
Vehicle - Label
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2020 | DITCH WITCH | VT-SERIES TRAILER, 2021 | DITCH WITCH | VT-SERIES TRAILER
Issue
Issue:
The compliance label on certain VT24 trailers lists the wrong gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The label incorrectly lists the capacities as 5,443 kg (12,000 lb.) per axle. The label should instead list the axle capacities as 5,150 kg (11,354 lb.) per axle. This could lead to overloading and cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Charles Machine Works Inc. will mail a new compliance label to each owner. They will also send you a revised operator's manual with the recommended tire pressure and the corrected axle weight ratings. If you would like help to install the label, you can contact your local dealer or the company.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Heavy Trailer
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-72239
Transport Canada
ID
2022590
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