2018 Ford E-450 recall: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Morryde International, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 1, 2018. It covers about 904 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 904
- reported
- Jun 1, 2018
- owners notified
- Jun 28, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 18V367000
Affected vehicles
- Ford E-450 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 18V367000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Ford E-450 u-bolt, leaf spring to axle?
Yes. Recall 18V367000, reported on June 1, 2018, covers about 904 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V367000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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