FORD E-450 (2018) recall — Suspension
MORryde is recalling 2018 Ford E-450 transit bus chassis with loose U-bolts that could cause axle separation and loss of control. Owners must have U-bolts inspected and tightened by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
MORryde is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 transit bus chassis due to potentially loose U-bolts that could cause axle separation and loss of control. This hazard could lead to a crash if the U-bolts become loose or break. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224833-ford-e-450-2018-suspension-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224833-ford-e-450-2018-suspension-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V367000
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“Ford E-450 2018 Suspension Recall: Loose U-bolts Risk Axle Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224833-ford-e-450-2018-suspension-recall-loose-u-bolts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V367000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V367000).
Why it’s dangerous
The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and axle together may have been insufficiently tightened. If these bolts become loose or break, the axle could separate, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford E-450 transit bus chassis modified by MORryde are affected. Bus operators and transit drivers are most at risk due to the potential for loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford E-450 transit bus chassis was modified by MORryde. The recall began on June 28, 2018, and affects chassis purchased from MORryde.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MORryde Customer Service
Call 1-574-293-1581 to schedule a U-bolt inspection and repair.
Have U-bolts Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace U-bolts at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The U-bolts on the rear axle may have been insufficiently tightened, risking axle separation and loss of control.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Ford E-450 transit bus chassis was modified by MORryde, as the recall began on June 28, 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 to have U-bolts inspected and tightened by a dealer at no cost.
Contact MORryde
We’ve drafted a message you can send MORryde to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V367000 — MORryde MORryde Hello, I own a MORryde that is covered by recall 18V367000 from MORryde. The official recall notice states: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V367000 (January 6, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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