NHTSA recall 22E046000 · Equipment
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Reported May 27, 2022339 vehicles affectedOx Bodies, Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
An insufficient weld may cause the rear hinge assembly to fail, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
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.