Fabform recall: Structure
What is wrong
Fabform Industries, Inc. (Fabform) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fabform Power Tilt dump trailers. The hinges welded on the bottom frame may fracture and the dump box may unexpectedly fall.
What could happen
If the dump box falls unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Fabform will notify owners, and dealers will install gussets with reinforced welds to the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Fabform customer service at 1-541-679-2920.
Vehicles covered
- Fabform Power Tilt Dump Trailer 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V590000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fabform Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 13, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 118
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 16, 2017 to Jun 27, 2018
- Part
- Structure
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.
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.