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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- 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.
- Risk
- Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The coupler on certain trailers was improperly welded, so it may separate from the tow vehicle while the trailer is being towed.
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the risk of a crash increases. Owners of affected trailers should take this seriously and not tow until the coupler has been checked.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the coupler and replace it as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2022. You can also call Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BIG TEX 50SR | 2022 |
|---|---|
| BIG TEX 70SR | 2022 |