Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V498000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V498000 by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting 2003-2022 16gn trailers Includes 1,724 affected units, Spare Tire Mount Failure, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2003-2022 16gn trailers

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V498000
Manufacturer: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Spare tire mount failure
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,724

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.9

Metadata

SID: row-wkbd-seei.syxh
NHTSA ID: 22V498000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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