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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V328📅 Jun 16, 2011

2011 Big Tex 10LP & 2011 Big Tex 10LX + 7 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V328000
Manufacturer
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
Vehicles affected
800
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-594-5637
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 5, 2011
Built
Feb 24, 2011 – Jun 6, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V328 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V328?

2011 Big Tex 10LP & 2011 Big Tex 10LX + 7 more. 800 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Big Tex dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-594-5637.