FABFORM POWER TILT DUMP TRAILER 2018: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V590000

Make Model Year
FABFORM POWER TILT DUMP TRAILER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-13 2018-09-05 2018-09-10

Production Dates: 2017-11-16 - 2018-06-27

Manufacturers Involved: Fabform Industries, INC.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 118

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the dump box falls unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

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.

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.