Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 22V-498 · 2003–2023 Big Tex 16gn
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. recall 22V-498 covers 1,724 2003–2023 Big Tex 16gn for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 7% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V498000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
7%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.