BIG TEX 16GN 2009: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V498000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1724
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
