2025 Big Tex 14RB & 2025 Big Tex 14RD + 2 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 14RB, 14RD, 16RB, and 16RD trailers. The winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount.
💥 The risk
A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the winch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service 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
- 25V136000
- Manufacturer
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 48
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-594-5637
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 17, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.