The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E046000·Announced 2022-05-27

Ox Bodies Recalls Fayette Fabrications Rear Hinge Assemblies Due to Weld Defect

Ox Bodies is recalling Fayette Fabrications Rear Hinge Assemblies because insufficient welds may cause failure, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (insufficient weld) that may cause failure and increase the risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Ox Bodies, Inc. is recalling certain Fayette Fabrications Rear Hinge Assemblies, part number 2214483, that were sold as replacement equipment. The recall involves a defect where the weld in the rear hinge assemblies of the dump bodies may be insufficient.

An insufficient weld may cause the rear hinge assembly to fail, which increases the risk of an injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Ox Bodies will replace uninstalled rear hinge assemblies and repair any installed rear hinge assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ox Bodies customer service at 1-205-932-5720 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall
Manufacturer
Ox Bodies, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck Parts
Hazard
Affected units
339

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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