The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V237000·Announced 2010-06-01

Big Tex Recalls 2010 Dump Trailers Due to Weak Loading Ramps

Big Tex is recalling 2010 14LX and 14GX dump trailers because the 7-foot ramps may bend or fail under heavy loads, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the ramps that could result in injury if overloaded, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 14LX and 14GX dump trailers manufactured between March 20 and May 11, 2010. The recall involves 278 units where the 7-foot ramps used for loading and unloading equipment are not sufficiently strong for the weight loads of the trailers.

If the ramps are used to load or unload equipment that exceeds their weight rating, they could bend or fail, possibly resulting in injury. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Big Tex will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BIGTEX 14LX, 14GX
Brand
BIGTEX
Manufacturer
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Dump Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
278

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 14LX
  • 14GX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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