Recall
Big Tex 16gn — 22V498000
NHTSA ID
22V498000
Make
Big Tex
Model
16gn
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2022-07-11
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Units Affected
1,724
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
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.