Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 18V-367 · 2018 Ford E-450
MORryde International, Inc. recall 18V-367 covers 904 2018 Ford E-450 for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V367000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 6, 2018 to April 18, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.