NHTSA Recall 10V237000: Equipment
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 278 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Bigtex 14GX.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V237000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | June 1, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Big tex is recalling certain model year 2010 14gx and 14lx dump trailers manufactured from march 20 through may 11, 2010. The 7' ramps used for loading and unloading equipment are not sufficient in strength for the weight loads of the trailers.
Safety risk
If the ramps are used to load or unload a piece of equipment that exceeds the weight rating of the ramps, the ramps could bend or fail, possibly resulting in injury.
Remedy
Big tex will notify owners and will 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.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V237000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.