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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V491000·Announced 2016-06-30

Moritz Recalls 2015-2016 Trailers Due to Axle Mounting Bracket Defect

Moritz is recalling 2015-2016 trailers because axle mounting brackets may not be properly tightened, creating a risk of axle detachment and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where axles may detach, leading to an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Moritz International, Inc. 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 between March 6, 2015, and 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
MORITZ CR, SR, UDC, DLH
Brand
MORITZ
Manufacturer
Moritz International, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
1,250

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (9)

  • CR
  • SR
  • UDC
  • DLH
  • FH
  • ULH
  • FH+10
  • ULC
  • ULH+6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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