2017 Big Tex 16gn problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2022-07-11 · campaign 22V498000 · 1,724 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-07-29 · CA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer advisory instructs that the spare tire should be removed from the spare tire mount due to metal fatigue caused by road vibration.
Equipment:other:labels 2017-07-10 · CA-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this customer advisory provides instructions for the application of labels relating to the proper storage of the mega ramp option on their trailer during transport.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.