Report Date
Jul 11, 2022
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Affected Vehicles
21
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2004 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2005 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2006 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2007 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2008 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2009 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2010 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2011 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2012 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2013 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2014 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2015 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2016 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2017 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2018 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2019 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2020 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2021 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2022 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
| 2023 | BIG TEX | 16GN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.