Vehicle recall 18V565000 · August 27, 2018
2018 Fabform Dump Trailer
The hinges welded on the bottom frame may fracture and the dump box may unexpectedly fall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the dump box falls unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V565000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2018
- Filed by
- Fabform Industries, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 13, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fabform Dump Trailer (2018): 2018
Has your Fabform been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Fabform dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.