Campaign 16V-491

Affected trailers have axles whose mounting brackets may not have been properly tightened

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Defect summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V491000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-491
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MoritzCR2015 to 20160
MoritzDLH2015 to 20160
MoritzFH2015 to 20160
MoritzFH+102015 to 20161
MoritzSR2015 to 20160
MoritzUDC2015 to 20160
MoritzULC2015 to 20160
MoritzULH2015 to 20160
MoritzULH+62015 to 20160
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.