NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Big Tex 10pi
The 2013 Big Tex 10pi has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Big Tex dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2013 Big Tex 10pi. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #13V508000Reported October 17, 2013 · Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Defect description
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing (Big Tex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 10PI, 12PI, 14PI, 29SA, 30AA, 30LS, 30SA, 30SV, 35AA, 35LS, 35SA, 35SV, 45LA, 45SS, 50LA, 50SA, 60SP, 70LR, 70PI, 70SP, and 70TV utility trailers manufactured March 2013, through September 30, 2013. The affected trailers are equipped with a fold flat ramp gate system. Vibrations from towing the trailer may cause the ramp gate latches to fail.
Safety consequence
Should both ramp gate latches fail while the trailer is in tow, the ramp gate will fall from the upright, stowed position into the down position, and be dragged behind the trailer. This could result in an increased risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Big Tex will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental gate latch, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Big Tex 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.safercar.gov.