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Latches/locks/linkages (Big TEX)

Vehicle recall 13V-508. NHTSA received Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.’s report on Oct 17, 2013.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.’s report on Oct 17, 2013. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Latches/locks/linkages.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 7,600 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Big TEX 29SAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 70TVand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 70SPand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 70LRand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 60SPand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 50SAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 50LAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 45SSand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 35SVand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 35AAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 30SVand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 30LSand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 12PIand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 30AAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 10PIand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 14PIand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 30SAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 35LSand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 35SAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 45LAand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here
  • Big TEX 70PIand 2013 and 2014, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Source:

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