Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V328000 Reported June 15, 2011

Adapter fittings/brennan

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V328000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
800
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 15, 2011

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A falling dump bed could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V328000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V328000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V328000?

NHTSA recall 11V328000 was issued by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. on June 15, 2011. It addresses: Adapter fittings/brennan. The recall affects approximately 800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V328000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.