NHTSA Recall 13V508000: Latches/locks/linkages
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,600 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Big Tex 10PI.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V508000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | October 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing (Big Tex) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 10PI, 12PI, 14PI, 29SA, 30AA, 30LS, 30SA, 30SV, 35AA, 35LS, 35SA, 35SV, 45LA, 45SS, 50LA, 50SA, 60SP, 70LR, 70PI, 70SP, and 70TV utility trailers manufactured March 2013, through September 30, 2013. The affected trailers are equipped with a fold flat ramp gate system. Vibrations from towing the trailer may cause the ramp gate latches to fail.
Safety risk
Should both ramp gate latches fail while the trailer is in tow, the ramp gate will fall from the upright, stowed position into the down position, and be dragged behind the trailer. This could result in an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Big Tex will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental gate latch, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Big Tex 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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V508000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Tex 10PI | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 12PI | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 14PI | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 29SA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 30AA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 30LS | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 30SA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 30SV | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 35AA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 35LS | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 35SA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 35SV | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 45LA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 45SS | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 50LA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 50SA | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 60SP | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 70LR | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 70PI | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 70SP | 2013, 2014 |
| Big Tex 70TV | 2013, 2014 |
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.