The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V440000·Announced 2022-06-21

Fabform Recalls 2018-2022 Trailers Due to Utility Gate Stop Defect

Fabform is recalling 2018-2022 FLR-D, FLRR-D, and DBX trailers because a rubber stop may break, allowing the utility gate to detach and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 vehicle defect where a component may detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects are classified as High (3) when no injuries or fatalities are reported.

Plain-English summary

Fabform Industries, INC. is recalling certain 2018-2022 Versatile FLR-D, FLRR-D, and DBX trailers. The recall involves 1,515 units. The defect is located in the utility gate, where the rubber stop may break and allow the gate to detach from the trailer.

A gate that detaches while driving can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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

The recalled product

Product
FABFORM DBX, FLR-D, FLRR-D
Brand
FABFORM
Manufacturer
Fabform Industries, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,515

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 (3)

  • DBX
  • FLR-D
  • FLRR-D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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