2011 Big Tex 14gx | 2011 Big Tex 10lp | 2011 Big Tex 70lp | 2011 Big Tex 14od | 2011 Big Tex 12lx | 2011 Big Tex 14lx | 2011 Big Tex 12lp | 2011 Big Tex 50ds | 2011 Big Tex 10lx — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published June 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V328000, published June 16, 2011 and initiated June 15, 2011. Recalling firm: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.; 2011 Big Tex 14gx | 2011 Big Tex 10lp | 2011 Big Tex 70lp | 2011 Big Tex 14od | 2011 Big Tex 12lx | 2011 Big Tex 14lx | 2011 Big Tex 12lp | 2011 Big Tex 50ds | 2011 Big Tex 10lx — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 10LP, 10LX, 12LP, 12LX, 14GX, 14LX, 14OD, 50DS AND 70LP DUMP TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 6, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH BRENNAN HYDRAULIC HOSE ADAPTER FITTINGS. THE ADAPTER FITTINGS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING DEFECTIVE IN THAT THEY MAY CAUSE A PIECE OF THE FITTING TO SHEAR OFF OR MAY RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC LEAK. IF THE ADAPTER FITTING FAILS, IT COULD CAUSE THE DUMP BED TO FREE FALL FROM A RAISED POSITION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ADAPTER FITTINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG TEX TRAILER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-594-5637 EXT. 2121 OR THE REGULAR PHONE NUMBER AT (903) 575-0300 EXT. 2121.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BIG TEX
- Model
- 14GX
- Manufacturer
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 BIG TEX 14GX | 2011 BIG TEX 10LP | 2011 BIG TEX 70LP | 2011 BIG TEX 14OD | 2011 BIG TEX 12LX | 2011 BIG TEX 14LX | 2011 BIG TEX 12LP | 2011 BIG TEX 50DS | 2011 BIG TEX 10LX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Big Tex 14gx | 2011 Big Tex 10lp | 2011 Big Tex 70lp | 2011 Big Tex 14od | 2011 Big Tex 12lx | 2011 Big Tex 14lx | 2011 Big Tex 12lp | 2011 Big Tex 50ds | 2011 Big Tex 10lx — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V328000 on June 16, 2011. Reported hazard: BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 10LP, 10LX, 12LP, 12LX, 14GX, 14LX, 14OD, 50DS AND 70LP DUMP TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 6, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH BRENNAN HYDRAULIC HOSE ADAPTER FITTINGS. THE ADAPTER FITTINGS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING DEFECTIVE IN THAT THEY MAY CAUSE A PIECE OF THE FITTING TO SHEAR OFF OR MAY RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC LEAK. IF THE ADAPTER FITTING FAILS, IT COULD CAUSE THE DUMP BED TO FREE FALL FROM A RAISED POSITION.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ADAPTER FITTINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG TEX TRAILER TOLL FREE AT 1-800-594-5637 EXT. 2121 OR THE REGULAR PHONE NUMBER AT (903) 575-0300 EXT. 2121.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BIG TEX. Model: 14GX.