Ditch Witch Recalls
12 recalls on record · May 6, 1997 to August 4, 2022 · Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
August 4, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2020–2022 Tires recall
Hazard: Incorrect GAWR information may cause the vehicle to become overloaded and result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 15, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2008–2021 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Without the proper reflective equipment, the vacuum excavator trailer may have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2016 Service Brakes recall
Hazard: If the trailer brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
July 8, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2014–2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the brakes do not activate in the event of a trailer breakaway, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
April 12, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2009–2011 Equipment recall
Hazard: A FALLING TANK FROM THE TRAILER COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR COULD CRUSH BYSTANDERS OR WORKERS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
March 8, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch, Trailer 2000–2006 Structure recall
Hazard: 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.
March 12, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 1998–2004 Wheels recall
Hazard: THIS CAN CAUSE LOOSE WHEELS AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
July 1, 2003VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2002–2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: THE WHEEL BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
February 13, 2003VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 2002–2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: IF THE TRAILER DETACHES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, THERE WILL BE NO BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
February 12, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 1996–2001 Wheels recall
Hazard: THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
April 24, 1998VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 1996–1997 Wheels recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
May 6, 1997VehiclesNHTSA
Ditch Witch 1996–1997 Suspension recall
Hazard: THE INCORRECT SEAL CAN ALLOW GREASE TO LEAK ONTO THE BRAKES, REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.