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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V508000

2014 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70sp | 2013 Big Tex 70lr | 2013 Big Tex 60sp | 2013 Big Tex 50sa | 2014 Big Tex 50sa | 2013 Big Tex 50la | 2014 Big Tex 45ss | 2013 Big Tex 35sv | 2013 Big Tex 35aa | 2013 Big Tex 30sv | 2014 Big Tex 30ls | 2013 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 12pi | 2014 Big Tex 12pi | 2013 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 10pi — Latches/locks/linkages

Published November 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V508000, published November 4, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.; 2014 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70sp | 2013 Big Tex 70lr | 2013 Big Tex 60sp | 2013 Big Tex 50sa | 2014 Big Tex 50sa | 2013 Big Tex 50la | 2014 Big Tex 45ss | 2013 Big Tex 35sv | 2013 Big Tex 35aa | 2013 Big Tex 30sv | 2014 Big Tex 30ls | 2013 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 12pi | 2014 Big Tex 12pi | 2013 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 10pi — Latches/locks/linkages.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BIG TEX
Model
29SA
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2014 BIG TEX 29SA | 2013 BIG TEX 70TV | 2014 BIG TEX 70TV | 2014 BIG TEX 70SP | 2013 BIG TEX 70LR | 2013 BIG TEX 60SP | 2013 BIG TEX 50SA | 2014 BIG TEX 50SA | 2013 BIG TEX 50LA | 2014 BIG TEX 45SS | 2013 BIG TEX 35SV | 2013 BIG TEX 35AA | 2013 BIG TEX 30SV | 2014 BIG TEX 30LS | 2013 BIG TEX 29SA | 2013 BIG TEX 12PI | 2014 BIG TEX 12PI | 2013 BIG TEX 30AA | 2014 BIG TEX 30AA | 2014 BIG TEX 10PI
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70tv | 2014 Big Tex 70sp | 2013 Big Tex 70lr | 2013 Big Tex 60sp | 2013 Big Tex 50sa | 2014 Big Tex 50sa | 2013 Big Tex 50la | 2014 Big Tex 45ss | 2013 Big Tex 35sv | 2013 Big Tex 35aa | 2013 Big Tex 30sv | 2014 Big Tex 30ls | 2013 Big Tex 29sa | 2013 Big Tex 12pi | 2014 Big Tex 12pi | 2013 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 30aa | 2014 Big Tex 10pi — Latches/locks/linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V508000 on November 4, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BIG TEX. Model: 29SA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)