BIG TEX 14RB 2024: TIRES:SIDEWALL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V784000

Make Model Year
BIG TEX 14RB 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-01-12 2023-11-21 2023-11-22

Manufacturers Involved: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5746

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119

Summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. "Big Tex Trailer" is recalling certain 2024 trailers with defective Goodride ST 200 tires. Please see the recall report for a complete list of trailer models. The sidewall of the tires may experience bubbling and separate, causing a loss of tire pressure. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

A loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer 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.