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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The hinges welded to the bottom frame of certain dump trailers may fracture, which can cause the dump box to fall unexpectedly. A falling dump box creates a serious risk of injury or death to anyone nearby.
The manufacturer will notify owners. Dealers will install reinforcing gussets with strengthened welds on the existing hinges at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-541-679-2920 for more information.
If you own one of these trailers, stop using it to dump loads until the repair is completed, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fabform Power Tilt Dump Trailer | 20172018 |
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