Big Tex recall: Tires
What is wrong
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 could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Big Tex 16Gn 2003–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V498000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 11, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,724
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
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.