Vehicle recall 11V328000 · June 15, 2011
BIG TEX 10LP, 10LX and 7 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V328000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 2011
- Filed by
- BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 5, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BIG TEX 10LP (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 10LX (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 12LP (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 12LX (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 14GX (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 14LX (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 14OD (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 50DS (2011): 2011
- BIG TEX 70LP (2011): 2011
Has your BIG TEX been repaired?
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