2013 BIG TEX 10PI
1 recalls, 2 complaints
13V508000 Oct 17, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing (Big Tex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 10PI, 12PI, 14PI, 29SA, 30AA, 30LS, 30SA, 30SV, 35AA, 35LS, 35SA, 35SV, 45LA, 45SS, 50LA, 50SA, 60SP, 70LR, 70PI, 70SP, and 70TV utility trailers manufactured March 2013, through September 30, 2013. The affected trail... Read more
Consequence
Should both ramp gate latches fail while the trailer is in tow, the ramp gate will fall from the upright, stowed position into the down position, and be dragged behind the trailer. This could result in an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Big Tex will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental gate latch, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Big Tex at 1-800-594-5637.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 6, 2015
Incident date: Mar 28, 2015
DRIVING DOWN RT 287 IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ AND BOTH BACK LOCKS, ON THE TRAILER, SHEARED OFF ALLOWING THE GATE TO SLAM OPEN AT 65 MPH AND HAVE A LARGE PORTION OF THE PRODUCTS I WAS CARRYING. EVERYTHING FROM A LARGE EXECUTIVE DESK, TO A LAZY-BOY-CHAIR AND SOME KITCHEN ITEMS ALL CAME CRASHING DOWN INTO THE... Read more
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 6, 2015
Incident date: Mar 28, 2015
DRIVING DOWN RT 287 IN BRIDGEWATER, NJ AND BOTH BACK LOCKS, ON THE TRAILER, SHEARED OFF ALLOWING THE GATE TO SLAM OPEN AT 65 MPH AND HAVE A LARGE PORTION OF THE PRODUCTS I WAS CARRYING. EVERYTHING FROM A LARGE EXECUTIVE DESK, TO A LAZY-BOY-CHAIR AND SOME KITCHEN ITEMS ALL CAME CRASHING DOWN INTO THE... Read more
Crash
BIG TEX 10PI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BIG TEX 10PI across all model years (2013, 2024).
3
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths