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NHTSA Recall 16V491000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

Moritz International, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,250 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Moritz Cr.

1,250
vehicles potentially affected
9
models affected
2016
owners notified (July 22)
NHTSA campaign16V491000
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report receivedJune 30, 2016
Owner notificationJuly 22, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V491000

Make and modelModel years
Moritz Cr2015, 2016
Moritz Dlh2015, 2016
Moritz Fh2015, 2016
Moritz FH+102015, 2016
Moritz SR2015, 2016
Moritz Udc2015, 2016
Moritz Ulc2015, 2016
Moritz Ulh2015, 2016
Moritz ULH+62015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.