NHTSA Campaign 11V328000 — BIG TEX 14GX 2011 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Official recall data re-presented for lookup and verification. Campaign: 11V328000. Vehicle: BIG TEX 14GX. Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V328000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | BIG TEX 14GX |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Manufacturer | BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. |
Official summary
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.
Official consequence
A FALLING DUMP BED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Official 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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 87179 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V328000 |
| Make | BIG TEX |
| Model | 14GX |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Manufacturer Name | BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2011-02-24 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2011-06-06 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 800 |
| Action Date | 2011-07-05 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2011-06-15 |
| Notification Date | 2011-06-16 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official Consequence | A FALLING DUMP BED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
| Official 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000042098001197774000001004 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |