Recall 16V491000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MORITZ | CR |
| 2015 | MORITZ | DLH |
| 2015 | MORITZ | FH |
| 2015 | MORITZ | FH+10 |
| 2015 | MORITZ | SR |
| 2015 | MORITZ | UDC |
| 2015 | MORITZ | ULC |
| 2015 | MORITZ | ULH |
| 2015 | MORITZ | ULH+6 |
| 2016 | MORITZ | CR |
| 2016 | MORITZ | DLH |
| 2016 | MORITZ | FH |
| 2016 | MORITZ | FH+10 |
| 2016 | MORITZ | SR |
| 2016 | MORITZ | UDC |
| 2016 | MORITZ | ULC |
| 2016 | MORITZ | ULH |
| 2016 | MORITZ | ULH+6 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.