NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Big TEX 16GN Recalls & Complaints
The 2007 Big TEX 16GN has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2007 Big TEX 16GN. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Big TEX dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Big TEX 16GN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Spare Tire Mount Failure
NHTSA #22V498000 · Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · NHTSA notice
Reported July 11, 2022 · Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,724 vehicles
Repair completion: 6.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 9, 2022
Defect description
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2003-2022 16GN trailers. The spare tire mount allows the spare tire to vibrate, which can cause the joint between the spare tire mount and the trailer to fatigue and eventually fail.
Safety consequence
Spare tire mount failure can allow the spare tire to detach from the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will relocate and reinforce the spare tire mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 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.
Other Big TEX 16GN model years
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