Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.: Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 28, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 48. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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 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.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Big Tex 14Rb | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Big Tex 14Rd | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Big Tex 16Rb | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Big Tex 16Rd | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V136000.
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