Campaign 22V-229

Coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V229000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-229
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
BIG TEX	50SR	2022	0
BIG TEX	70SR	2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-136 Feb 28, 2025
Winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount
12V-168 Apr 9, 2012
This pump may not have been properly heat treated
10V-237 Jun 1, 2010
7' ramps used for loading and unloading equipment are not sufficient in strength for the weight loads of the trailers
07V-304 Jul 17, 2007
On certain flatbed utility trailers, there is an insufficient weld of the ramp hanger pockets that store the ramps when not in use on the left and…