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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V367000·Announced 2018-06-01

MORryde Recalls 2018 Ford E-450 Chassis Due to Loose U-Bolts

MORryde is recalling 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use because insufficiently tightened U-bolts may allow the rear axle to separate, increasing crash risk.

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 (loose U-bolts on the rear axle) that could lead to axle separation and loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

MORryde International, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis that were modified for transit bus use. The recall involves 904 vehicles where the U-bolts on the rear axle, which hold the leaf spring and rear axle together, may have been insufficiently tightened.

The defect poses a safety risk because the loose U-bolts may further loosen or break, allowing the axle to separate. This separation could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

MORryde will notify chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts. Dealers will replace or tighten 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-450
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
MORryde International, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Chassis / Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
904

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 (1)

  • E-450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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