Big Tex recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 14RB, 14RD, 16RB, and 16RD trailers. The winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount.
What could happen
A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the winch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637.
Vehicles covered
- Big Tex 14Rb 2025
- Big Tex 14Rd 2025
- Big Tex 16Rb 2025
- Big Tex 16Rd 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V136000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Big Tex recall: Tires Nov 21, 2023
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.