The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V229000·Announced 2022-04-08

Big Tex Recalls 2022 Trailers Due to Improperly Welded Couplers

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing is recalling 2022 50SR and 70SR trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

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 (improperly welded coupler) that can lead to trailer separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 model year 50SR and 70SR trailers. The recall involves a defect where the coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or crashes associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 1, 2022. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer's customer service at 1-800-594-5637 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BIG TEX 70SR, 50SR
Brand
BIG TEX
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
690

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)

  • 70SR
  • 50SR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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