Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-491 · Moritz vehicles
Moritz International, Inc recall 16V-491 covers 1,250 Moritz vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V491000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If an axle loosens or detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 79 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 6, 2015 to June 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.