The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V194000·Announced 2019-03-08

SVO Group Recalls 2018 Embassy Buses for Rear Axle Defect

SVO Group is recalling 2018 Embassy shuttle buses because loose 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 (rear axle separation) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SVO Group Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Embassy shuttle buses. The recall addresses a defect in the rear suspension where the U-bolts that hold the leaf spring to the rear axle may have been insufficiently tightened.

The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break, allowing the axle to separate. This failure could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners have been notified and instructed to contact MORryde International, Inc. for repairs. Owners may also contact SVO Group customer service at 1-574-295-9359 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SVO GROUP EMBASSY BUS
Brand
SVO GROUP
Manufacturer
SVO Group Inc
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • EMBASSY BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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