Ford product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 1, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2018 Ford E-450

Recall number

18V367000

Brand / firm

Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 904 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.