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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V237000

2010 Bigtex 14lx | 2010 Bigtex 14gx — Equipment

Published June 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 1, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V237000, published June 3, 2010 and initiated June 1, 2010. Recalling firm: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.; 2010 Bigtex 14lx | 2010 Bigtex 14gx — Equipment.

What's the hazard

BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 14GX AND 14LX DUMP TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20 THROUGH MAY 11, 2010. THE 7' RAMPS USED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT IN STRENGTH FOR THE WEIGHT LOADS OF THE TRAILERS.

What to do

BIG TEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL EXCHANGE THE RAMPS WITH PROPERLY WEIGHT RATED RAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG TEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-594-5637.

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Recall details

Brand
BIGTEX
Model
14LX
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2010 BIGTEX 14LX | 2010 BIGTEX 14GX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Bigtex 14lx | 2010 Bigtex 14gx — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V237000 on June 3, 2010. Reported hazard: BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 14GX AND 14LX DUMP TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20 THROUGH MAY 11, 2010. THE 7' RAMPS USED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT SUFFICIENT IN STRENGTH FOR THE WEIGHT LOADS OF THE TRAILERS.

What should I do if I have this product?

BIG TEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL EXCHANGE THE RAMPS WITH PROPERLY WEIGHT RATED RAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG TEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-594-5637.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BIGTEX. Model: 14LX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)