BIG TEX 2003–2023 Tires recall
Recalled July 11, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V498000 · BIG TEX
Hazard
Spare tire mount failure can allow the spare tire to detach from the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate and reinforce the spare tire mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2022. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer's customer service at 1-800-594-5637.
Units
1,724 units
Description
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2003-2022 16GN trailers. The spare tire mount allows the spare tire to vibrate, which can cause the joint between the spare tire mount and the trailer to fatigue and eventually fail.
What to do
Dealers will relocate and reinforce the spare tire mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2022. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer's customer service at 1-800-594-5637.
Product
BIG TEX 16GN
Manufacturer(s)
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →