Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V491000 Reported June 30, 2016

Axles may detach from trailer

Moritz International, Inc. · Suspension · 1,250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V491000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
1,250
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 30, 2016
Completion Rate
60.96

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Moritz International, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V491000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V491000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V491000?

NHTSA recall 16V491000 was issued by Moritz International, Inc. on June 30, 2016. It addresses: Axles may detach from trailer. The recall affects approximately 1,250 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Moritz International, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V491000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.