Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing 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.
The short version
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. reported a problem with the tires temporary/emergency spare tire. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will relocate and reinforce the spare tire mount, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-498.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 22V-498 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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