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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V508📅 Nov 4, 2013

2013–2014 Big Tex 10PI & 2013–2014 Big Tex 12PI + 19 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

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 trailers are equipped with a fold flat ramp gate system. Vibrations from towing the trailer may cause the ramp gate latches to fail.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V508000
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,600
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-800-594-5637
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 10, 2013
Built
Mar 1, 2013 – Sep 30, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V508 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V508?

2013–2014 Big Tex 10PI & 2013–2014 Big Tex 12PI + 19 more. 7,600 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Big Tex dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-594-5637.