Known Recalls

Model year record

2025 BIG TEX 16RD

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V136000

Equipment: mechanical: winch

Component
Equipment: mechanical: winch
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Vehicles affected
48
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-28
Owners notified
2025-04-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.