Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Manufacturer
MORryde International, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear axle U-bolts, which hold the leaf spring and rear axle together, may not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the U-bolts come loose or break, your rear axle could separate, causing you to lose control of your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free inspection will be performed by the dealership, and if necessary, the U-bolts will be tightened or replaced at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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