2018 FORD E-450 RECALL - #18V367000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 FORD E-450 |
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| Manufacturer |
MORryde International, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/6/2018 - 4/18/2018 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/2018 |
| Influenced by |
MORryde International, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/28/2018 |
| # Affected |
904 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 FORD E-450 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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