Big Tex 14Lx (2011) – 11V328000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BIG TEX

Model Of Vehicle

14LX

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

11V328000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

A Falling Dump Bed Could Result In Personal Injury, Death, And/Or Property Damage.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20110224

End Of Manufacture

20110606

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

800

Date Owners Notified

20110705

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Date Report Received

20110615

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard