Recall 22V229000: 2022 BIG TEX 50SR, 2022 BIG TEX 70SR
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 8, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 690
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2022 BIG TEX 50SR
- 2022 BIG TEX 70SR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V229000
- Manufacturer
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 1, 2022
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown); Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology