Bigtex 14Gx (2010) – 10V237000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BIGTEX

Model Of Vehicle

14GX

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

10V237000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20100320

End Of Manufacture

20100511

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

278

Date Owners Notified

20100607

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Date Report Received

20100601

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard