Recall 10V237000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2010-2010 BIGTEX 14LX
RECALL This recall affects up to 278 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V237000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 278 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.