NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. - Incorrectly Installed Winch May Detach
Published: February 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V136000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrectly Installed Winch May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Installed Winch May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 25V136000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V136000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 20.83 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A winch that detaches can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 48 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |