2011 Big Tex 10LP, Big Tex 10LX and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2011. It covers about 800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 800
- reported
- Jun 15, 2011
- owners notified
- Jul 5, 2011
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V328000
Affected vehicles
- Big Tex 10LP 2011 2011
- Big Tex 10LX 2011 2011
- Big Tex 12LP 2011 2011
- Big Tex 12LX 2011 2011
- Big Tex 14GX 2011 2011
- Big Tex 14LX 2011 2011
- Big Tex 14OD 2011 2011
- Big Tex 50DS 2011 2011
- Big Tex 70LP 2011 2011
Questions about recall 11V328000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Big Tex 10LP, Big Tex 10LX and others equipment adaptive/mobility?
Yes. Recall 11V328000, reported on June 15, 2011, covers about 800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V328000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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