2006 Fabform HD18

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Structure complaints

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Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2006

Electrical SystemStructure

DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FABFORM HD18-14K TRAILER, AND STATED UPON INSPECTION THERE HAD BEEN HOLES DRILLED IN THE AXLE TO ALLOW THE WIRES FOR THE ELECTRIC BRAKES TO CONNECT. THE HOLES ARE NOT PROTECTED WHICH COULD LEAD TO RUST AND THERE ARE NO GROMMETS TO PREVENT WEAR ON THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN ALERTED. …

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DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FABFORM HD18-14K TRAILER, AND STATED UPON INSPECTION THERE HAD BEEN HOLES DRILLED IN THE AXLE TO ALLOW THE WIRES FOR THE ELECTRIC BRAKES TO CONNECT. THE HOLES ARE NOT PROTECTED WHICH COULD LEAD TO RUST AND THERE ARE NO GROMMETS TO PREVENT WEAR ON THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN ALERTED. *AK THE WIRING SHORTED DUE NO GROMMETS. UPDATED 03/17/06. *JB

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Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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