Recall 16V491000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2016 MORITZ CR
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,250 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V491000 |
| Manufacturer | Moritz International, Inc |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,250 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 MORITZ UDC, 2015 MORITZ DLH, 2015 MORITZ FH, 2015 MORITZ ULH, 2015 MORITZ FH+10, 2015 MORITZ SR, 2015 MORITZ CR, 2015 MORITZ ULC, 2015 MORITZ ULH+6, 2016 MORITZ CR, 2016 MORITZ SR, 2016 MORITZ FH, 2016 MORITZ ULH, 2016 MORITZ DLH, 2016 MORITZ FH+10, 2016 MORITZ UDC, 2016 MORITZ ULC, 2016 MORITZ ULH+6
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.