Morryde recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain Rotational Rubber Pin Boxes, part number RTPB83-1622-03. The spindle placement may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.
What could happen
A loose bearing can cause the spindle to fail, possible resulting in a loss of control of the fifth wheel trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MORryde will notify owners and dealers will fix the defect by removing the wedge from behind the king pin and reinstall the lockout bolts at the back of the pin box, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
Vehicles covered
- Morryde Rotational Rubber Pin Box
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E026000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Morryde International, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 822
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 2, 2018 to Apr 25, 2018
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Morryde recall: Trailer hitches Jul 19, 2019
- Morryde recall: Equipment Feb 20, 2019
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.