Fabform Dump Trailer (2018): Structure
Recall 18V565000 · Aug 27, 2018 · Fabform Industries, INC.
30
vehicles affected
30
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V565000
- Date
- Aug 27, 2018
- Maker
- Fabform Industries, INC.
- Units affected
- 30
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Fabform Industries, Inc. (Fabform) is recalling certain 2018 EPT dump trailers. The hinges welded on the bottom frame may fracture and the dump box may unexpectedly fall.
What can happen
If the dump box falls unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fabform | Dump Trailer | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V565000?
1 model: Fabform Dump Trailer (2018), about 30 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V565000?
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.
What can happen?
If the dump box falls unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.