NHTSARecalled Jun 1, 2018 · #18V367000
Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened. The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- MORryde International, Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.