Recall 18E026000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly

NHTSA recall 18E026000 · announced April 27, 2018 · Morryde · 822 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.