NHTSA recall 18E026000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Reported Apr 27, 2018822 vehicles affectedMORryde International, Inc.Built Jan 2, 2018 – Apr 25, 2018
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.