Big Tex Recalls 2012 Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Pump Defect
Big Tex is recalling 2012 22GN and 25GN trailers because a brake actuator pump may fail, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake actuator pump) that can result in the loss of braking effort and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 22GN and 25GN trailers equipped with a Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. The recall involves 20 units.
The brake actuator pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of critical components, rendering the unit inoperable. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Big Tex will notify owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Big Tex Manufacturing, Inc. at 1-903-575-0300. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- BIG TEX 22GN, 25GN
- Brand
- BIG TEX
- Manufacturer
- BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- 22GN
- 25GN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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