NHTSA Recall 11V328000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 800 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Big Tex 10LP.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V328000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | June 15, 2011 |
| Owner notification | July 5, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.
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.
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 11V328000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Tex 10LP | 2011 |
| Big Tex 10LX | 2011 |
| Big Tex 12LP | 2011 |
| Big Tex 12LX | 2011 |
| Big Tex 14GX | 2011 |
| Big Tex 14LX | 2011 |
| Big Tex 14OD | 2011 |
| Big Tex 50DS | 2011 |
| Big Tex 70LP | 2011 |
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.