NHTSA Campaign 16V491000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Moritz International, Inc · Reported Jun 30, 2016 · 1,250 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Moritz International, Inc. (Moritz) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CR-series, SR-series, DLH-series, FH-series, UDC-series, FH+10-series, ULH-series, ULH+6-series, and ULC-series trailers manufactured March 6, 2015, to June 19, 2016. The affected trailers have axles whose mounting brackets may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the axles may detach from the trailer.
Consequence
If an axle loosens or detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Moritz will notify owners, and dealers will properly tighten the axles, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Moritz Customer Service Department at 1-419-526-5222.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORITZ | CR | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | CR | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | DLH | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | DLH | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | FH | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | FH | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | FH+10 | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | FH+10 | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | SR | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | SR | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | UDC | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | UDC | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULC | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULC | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULH | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULH | 2016 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULH+6 | 2015 | 1,250 |
| MORITZ | ULH+6 | 2016 | 1,250 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V491000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.