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2023 Big Tex 16gnProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Big Tex 16gn, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-498 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 7%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Big Tex 16gn has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2023 Big Tex 16gn recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

7%repaired · 2024 Q2

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 22V-498 · Jul 11, 2022 · 1,724 vehicles · 119 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Big Tex.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other 16gn year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 16gn median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 16gn owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Big Tex Utility Trailer. The contact stated that the unloaded trailer was being towed by a 2018 Forest River Forester RV built on a 2017 Ford E-450 Chassis. The contact stated while driving and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to roll, however, the trailer…
Complaint 11531429 · Jul 10, 2023 · 1 miles

Own a 2023 16gn?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.