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2025 Big TEX 16RD Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Big TEX 16RD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Big TEX 16RD. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Big TEX dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Big TEX 16RD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Incorrectly Installed Winch May Detach
NHTSA #25V136000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2025 · Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Potentially affected: 48 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 17, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
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