Big Tex 35Aa (2014) – 13V508000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BIG TEX

Model Of Vehicle

35AA

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

13V508000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20130301

End Of Manufacture

20130930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7600

Date Owners Notified

20131210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.

Date Report Received

20131017

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard