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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V491📅 Jun 30, 2016

2015–2016 Moritz CR & 2015–2016 Moritz DLH + 7 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If an axle loosens or detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V491000
Manufacturer
Moritz International, Inc
Vehicles affected
1,250
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 22, 2016
Built
Mar 6, 2015 – Jun 19, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V491 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V491?

2015–2016 Moritz CR & 2015–2016 Moritz DLH + 7 more. 1,250 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Moritz dealer to book the free repair.