NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V136000

Equipment › Mechanical › Winch — Big Tex · reported 28 Feb 2025 · 48 vehicles potentially affected

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V136000
Filed by
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Report received
28 Feb 2025
Owners notified
17 Apr 2025
Potentially affected
48

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Big Tex 14rb 2025 Big Tex 14rd 2025 Big Tex 16rb 2025 Big Tex 16rd

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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