Morgan Olson: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Morgan Olson only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 12V482000Received 3 Sep 2012. 24 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Morgan Olson is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 walk-in trucks due to failure to conform to various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). These vehicles may fail to comply with one or more of the following: FMVSS No. 101, "Controls and Displays;" FMVSS No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems;" FMVSS No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems;" FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment;" FMVSS No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components;" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the vehicles to meet one or more required safety standards may increase the risk of a crash or personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The only owner of the affected vehicles has been notified and Morgan Olson is working with the owner to bring the vehicles into compliance. Therefore, a owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Any repairs will be made free of charge.

   Report filed by Morgan Olson Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2012. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

2. 12V045000Received 7 Feb 2012. 8,316 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 MORGAN OLSON WALK-IN VAN TYPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2012, WITH SLIDING FRONT SIDE DOORS, HAVE DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS THAT FAIL TO MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF S4.2.1.1(a) OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS," AND THEREFORE DO NOT COMPLY.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door latch system that does not comply with strength requirements may not remain fully latched keeping the door closed, especially in the event of a crash, and may increase the possibility of occupant partial or full ejection.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Morgan olson will notify owners, and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on april 25, 2012. Owners may contact morgan olson at 1-269-659-0200.

   Report filed by MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2012. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

3. 12V021000Received 19 Jan 2012. 7,853 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Morgan Olson is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 walk-in van type vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 4,536kg (10,000lbs), manufactured from September 1, 2009, through January 19, 2012, with sliding front doors. These vehicles do not have either a primary door latch system, or a door closure warning system. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without either a primary door latch system or a door latch system with a fully latched position and a door closure warning system as required by FMVSS 206, the door could partially open without warning and the driver may not be aware that the door is not fully latched, putting the driver at an increased risk of injuries in the event of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Morgan Olson will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 25, 2012. Owners may contact Morgan Olson at 1-269-659-0200.

   Report filed by MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Apr 2012. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

4. 07V306000Received 18 Jul 2007. 18,000 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2007. The campaign has 45 make, model and year entries.

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Which Morgan Olson model lines are on the register?

One: the Walk In van, with 4 recall campaigns and no complaint.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Morgan Olson?

34,193 units in 4 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.