Big Tex 14od

Model 14od made by Big Tex got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
11V328000BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.from 02/24/2011 to 06/06/2011V (Vehicle)80007/05/2011MFRBIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.06/15/201106/16/2011
Defect SummaryBig 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 SummaryA falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners 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 .