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NHTSARecalled Jun 1, 2018 · #18V367000

Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

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.

View the official CPSC notice