NHTSA Recall 19V194000: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
SVO Group Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2018 Svo Group Embassy Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V194000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Report received | March 8, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2018 Embassy shuttle buses. The U-bolts that hold the leaf spring to the rear axle may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SVO Group has notified owners and instructed them to contact MORryde International, Inc. for the repairs. Owners may contact SVO Group customer service at 1-574-295-9359.
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.Please be reminded of the following requirements:- When a vehicle crash is not the potential occurrence, the evaluation must include a statement indicating the general type of injury to occupants of the vehicle, or to persons outside the vehicle, that can result from the defect or noncompliance, and a description of whatever prior warning may occur (49 CFR 577.5 (f)(2)).- In the case of a defect, a chronology of all principal events that were the basis for the determination that the defect related to motor vehicle safety, including a summary of all warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as numbers of deaths and/or injuries), with their dates of receipt (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(6)).- A description of the manufacturer's program for remedying the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(8)(i)).
Vehicles covered by recall 19V194000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Svo Group Embassy Bus | 2018 |
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.