Big Tex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2022 50SR and 70SR trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
What could happen
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2022. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer's customer service at 1-800-594-5637.
Vehicles covered
- Big Tex 50Sr 2022
- Big Tex 70Sr 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V229000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 1, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 690
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.