The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V590000·Announced 2018-09-05

Fabform Recalls 2017-2018 Power Tilt Dump Trailers Due to Hinge Fracture Risk

Fabform is recalling 2017-2018 Power Tilt dump trailers because welded hinges may fracture, causing the dump box to fall unexpectedly and increasing the risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hinge fracture) that can cause the dump box to fall, explicitly increasing the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Fabform Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fabform Power Tilt dump trailers. The recall involves 118 units where the hinges welded on the bottom frame may fracture. If this occurs, the dump box may unexpectedly fall.

The defect increases the risk of injury or death if the dump box falls unexpectedly. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FABFORM POWER TILT DUMP TRAILER
Brand
FABFORM
Manufacturer
Fabform Industries, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
118

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • POWER TILT DUMP TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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