Fayette Fabrications Rear Hinge Assembly: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22E046000 · 339 units potentially affected · filed May 27, 2022
What's wrong
Ox Bodies, Inc. (Ox Bodies) is recalling certain Fayette Fabrications Rear Hinge Assemblies, part number 2214483, that were sold as replacement equipment. The weld in the rear hinge assemblies of the dump bodies may be insufficient.
Why it matters
An insufficient weld may cause the rear hinge assembly to fail, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Ox Bodies will replace the 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E046000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- OX Bodies, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Units affected
- 339
- Report received
- May 27, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jul 20, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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