CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- Fabform Industries, INC. (Fabform) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Versatile FLR-D, FLRR-D, and DBX trailers. The rubber stop on the utility gate may break, and allow the gate to detach from the trailer.
- Risk
- A gate that detaches while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rubber stopper with an aluminum bushing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Fabform's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A rubber stop on the utility gate may break, which can allow the gate to detach from the trailer while it is being driven. A detached gate can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a free repair: an authorized dealer will replace the rubber stopper with an aluminum bushing at no cost to you. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification, so you may want to contact Fabform Industries customer service at 1-541-679-2920 to ask about your trailer and the repair. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fabform DBX | 20182019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Fabform Flr-D | 20182019202020212022 |
| Fabform Flrr-D | 20182019202020212022 |