Recall 12V168000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2012-2012 BIG TEX 22GN
RECALL This recall affects up to 20 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V168000 |
| Manufacturer | BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 20 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BIG TEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 22GN AND 25GN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.
Safety Consequence
THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PROVIDES BRAKING POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES. FAILURE OF THE ACTUATOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFORT BY THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V136000 | 2025 BIG TEX 14RB | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH | 48 | |
| 24V243000 | 2024 BIG TEX 25PH | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 112 | |
| 23V784000 | 2024 BIG TEX 14FT | TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5,746 | |
| 22V498000 | 2005 BIG TEX 16GN | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1,724 | |
| 22V229000 | 2022 BIG TEX 70SR | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 690 | |
| 13V508000 | 2014 BIG TEX 29SA | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 7,600 | |
| 11V328000 | 2011 BIG TEX 14GX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 800 | |
| 07V304000 | 2007 BIG TEX 14CC | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 321 |