NHTSA recall campaign
16V491000
What was wrong
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.
Risk
If an axle loosens or detaches, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →