CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailers were built with rear axle mounting brackets that may not have been properly tightened. Over time, this can allow the axle to loosen or detach from the trailer.
If an axle loosens or detaches, the trailer can become unstable or fail while in use, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. Dealers will properly tighten the axle mounting brackets free of charge. To check whether your trailer is included, look up your VIN for open recalls and contact the Moritz Customer Service Department at 1-419-526-5222.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Moritz CR | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Moritz DLH | 20152016 |
| Moritz FH | 20152016 |
| Moritz FH+10 | 20152016 |
| Moritz SR | 20152016 |
| Moritz UDC | 20152016 |
| Moritz ULC | 20152016 |
| Moritz ULH | 20152016 |
| Moritz ULH+6 | 20152016 |