Morgan recall: Structure
What is wrong
Morgan is recalling certain model year 2010 penske vehicles. The "z" mounting brackets, which support the van body above the chassis, are subject to bending and, in extreme cases, individually are subject to breaking. If multiple "z" mounting brackets break, the parcel van body may lower onto the chassis frame rail. The parcel van body touching the frame rail may cause interference between the walk ramp and the fuel line, and may pull away from the chassis cab.
What could happen
Severe overloading could cause the brackets to break increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace all of the "z" mounting brackets free of charge. The safety recall began in in may 2010. Owners may contact morgan at 1-610-286-2223.
Vehicles covered
- Morgan Penske 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V054000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Morgan Trailer Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 20, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jan 24, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 729
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 15, 2010 to May 21, 2010
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.