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