Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 22V-229 · Big Tex vehicles
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. recall 22V-229 covers 690 Big Tex vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 5% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
5%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10 vehicles were listed as unreachable.