2011 BIG TEX 70LP Recall

Campaign:: 11V328000 on 06/15/2011
Component:: Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:: 02/23/2011 - 06/05/2011
Affected:: 800
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .