BIG TEX 70SR 2022: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V229000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BIG TEX | 70SR | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 690
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
