Vehicle recall 25V136000 · February 28, 2025
BIG TEX 14RB, 14RD and 2 more models
The winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount.
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 14RB, 14RD, 16RB, and 16RD trailers. The winch mounting hardware may be undersized and allow the winch to detach from the winch mount.
- Consequence
- A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the winch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Big Tex Trailer customer service at 1-800-594-5637.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 28, 2025
- Filed by
- Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
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 14RB (2025): 2025
- BIG TEX 14RD (2025): 2025
- BIG TEX 16RB (2025): 2025
- BIG TEX 16RD (2025): 2025
Has your BIG TEX been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BIG TEX dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.