NHTSA Recall 12V168000: Equipment
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Big Tex 22GN.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V168000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V168000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.