The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V328000·Announced 2011-06-15

Big Tex Recalls 2011 Dump Trailers Due to Hydraulic Fitting Defect

Big Tex is recalling certain 2011 dump trailers because defective hydraulic hose adapter fittings may cause the dump bed to free fall, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 10LP, 10LX, 12LP, 12LX, 14GX, 14LX, 14OD, 50DS, and 70LP dump trailers manufactured between February 24, 2011, and June 6, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Brennan hydraulic hose adapter fittings that have been identified as defective.

The defective adapter fittings may cause a piece of the fitting to shear off or result in a hydraulic leak. If the adapter fitting fails, it could cause the dump bed to free fall from a raised position. A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
BIG TEX 14GX, 10LP, 70LP, 14OD
Brand
BIG TEX
Manufacturer
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Dump Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
800

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 (9)

  • 14GX
  • 10LP
  • 70LP
  • 14OD
  • 12LX
  • 14LX
  • 12LP
  • 50DS
  • 10LX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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