Vehicle recall 18V590000 · September 5, 2018
2017-2018 Fabform Power Tilt 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 2017-2018 Fabform Power Tilt 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
- 18V590000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 2018
- Filed by
- Fabform Industries, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 13, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 118
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Fabform Power Tilt Dump Trailer (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your Fabform been repaired?
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