2015 MORITZ FH+10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
The 2015 MORITZ FH+10 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10, potentially affecting up to 1,250 vehicles.
Recall 16V491000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,250 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MORITZ 14FT DUMP TRAILER (NA). UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DUMP BED WAS RESTING ON THE REAR AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO LOSE BOUNCE IN THE SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS A CERTIFIED SAFETY INSPECTOR AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE SPRING WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND LEFT THE TRAILER WITH NO REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER OF THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR WELDED TO ALLOW FOR MOVEMENT IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *BF TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 MORITZ 14FT DUMP TRAILER (NA). UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DUMP BED WAS RESTING ON THE REAR AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRAILER TO LOSE BOUNCE IN THE SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS A CERTIFIED SAFETY INSPECTOR AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE SPRING WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND LEFT THE TRAILER WITH NO REAR SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER OF THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED OR WELDED TO ALLOW FOR MOVEMENT IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *BF TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 MORITZ FH+10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 MORITZ FH+10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MORITZ FH+10
- 2015 MORITZ FH+10 (current)
- 2016 MORITZ FH+10 — 0 complaints
Other MORITZ Models
- MORITZ CR — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ DLH — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ FH — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ SR — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ UDC — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ ULC — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ ULH — 0 total complaints
- MORITZ ULH+6 — 0 total complaints