BIG TEX 2013–2014 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

Recalled October 17, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V508000 · BIG TEX

Hazard

Should both ramp gate latches fail while the trailer is in tow, the ramp gate will fall from the upright, stowed position into the down position, and be dragged behind the trailer. This could result in an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Big Tex will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental gate latch, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Big Tex at 1-800-594-5637.

Units

7,600 units

Description

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing (Big Tex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 10PI, 12PI, 14PI, 29SA, 30AA, 30LS, 30SA, 30SV, 35AA, 35LS, 35SA, 35SV, 45LA, 45SS, 50LA, 50SA, 60SP, 70LR, 70PI, 70SP, and 70TV utility trailers manufactured March 2013, through September 30, 2013. The affected trailers are equipped with a fold flat ramp gate system. Vibrations from towing the trailer may cause the ramp gate latches to fail.

What to do

Big Tex will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental gate latch, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Big Tex at 1-800-594-5637.

Product

BIG TEX 10PI · BIG TEX 12PI · BIG TEX 14PI · BIG TEX 29SA · BIG TEX 30AA · BIG TEX 30LS · BIG TEX 30SA · BIG TEX 30SV · BIG TEX 35AA · BIG TEX 35LS · BIG TEX 35SA · BIG TEX 35SV · BIG TEX 45LA · BIG TEX 45SS · BIG TEX 50LA · BIG TEX 50SA · BIG TEX 60SP · BIG TEX 70LR · BIG TEX 70PI · BIG TEX 70SP · BIG TEX 70TV

Manufacturer(s)

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →