Vehicle recall 22V229000 · April 8, 2022
BIG TEX 50SR and 70SR
The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2022 50SR and 70SR trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 690
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BIG TEX 50SR (2022): 2022
- BIG TEX 70SR (2022): 2022
Has your BIG TEX been repaired?
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