Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V328000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V328000 by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 800 affected units, ADAPTER FITTINGS/BRENNAN, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V328000

Manufacturer: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-06-15T00:00:00

Subject: Adapter fittings/brennan

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rna2_ysp8.v27c

NHTSA ID: 11V328000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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