2023 BIG TEX 16GN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
The 2023 BIG TEX 16GN has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN, potentially affecting up to 1,724 vehicles.
Recall 22V498000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 1,724 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Big Tex Utility Trailer. The contact stated that the unloaded trailer was being towed by a 2018 Forest River Forester RV built on a 2017 Ford E-450 Chassis. The contact stated while driving and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to roll, however, the trailer brakes failed to respond upon engaging the brake controller. The trailer was taken to the dealer, where an electrical tester was used to diagnose, but no issues were found. The contact stated that the electrical tester was not adequate for the diagnostics tests because the trailer was equipped with drum brakes; therefore, the electrical tester could not detect a mechanical failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the trailer brakes and informed the contact that the trailer brakes did not have self-adjustment capability, as advertised by the manufacturer, and the brakes needed to be adjusted manually. The mechanic manually adjusted the brakes and informed the contact that he needed to manually adjust the brakes as needed. The trailer was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1.
Safety Rating for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BIG TEX 16GN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BIG TEX 16GN
- 2018 BIG TEX 16GN — 0 complaints
- 2019 BIG TEX 16GN — 0 complaints
- 2020 BIG TEX 16GN — 0 complaints
- 2021 BIG TEX 16GN — 0 complaints
- 2022 BIG TEX 16GN — 0 complaints
- 2023 BIG TEX 16GN (current)
Other BIG TEX Models
- BIG TEX 25GN — 4 total complaints
- BIG TEX 10PI — 3 total complaints
- BIG TEX BIG TEX — 3 total complaints
- BIG TEX 22GN — 2 total complaints
- BIG TEX 14GN — 1 total complaint
- BIG TEX 25DU — 1 total complaint
- BIG TEX 35SA — 1 total complaint
- BIG TEX XT — 1 total complaint