NHTSA Recall 22V498000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,724 vehicles. It affects 2003–2023 Big Tex 16GN.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V498000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | July 11, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Big Tex Trailer) is recalling certain 2003-2022 16GN trailers. The spare tire mount allows the spare tire to vibrate, which can cause the joint between the spare tire mount and the trailer to fatigue and eventually fail.
Safety risk
Spare tire mount failure can allow the spare tire to detach from the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate and reinforce the spare tire mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Big Tex 16GN | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.