NHTSA Campaign 22V498000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Issued by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. · Reported Jul 11, 2022 · 1,724 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2003 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2004 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2005 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2006 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2007 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2008 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2009 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2010 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2011 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2012 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2013 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2014 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2015 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2016 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2017 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2018 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2019 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2020 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2021 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2022 | 1,724 |
| BIG TEX | 16GN | 2023 | 1,724 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V498000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.