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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2018 chassis modified for transit bus use may have rear axle U-bolts that were not tightened enough. These U-bolts hold the leaf spring to the axle. Over time they can loosen further or break, which could allow the axle to separate and lead to a loss of control and a higher risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. MORryde International will notify chassis purchasers, and their dealers will inspect the U-bolts and tighten or replace them as needed at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 with questions about this recall.
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Affected vehicles
| Ford E-450 | 2018 |
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