BIG TEX 10PI (2014) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
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.
Recall notice
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248894-big-tex-10pi-2014-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date October 17, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V508000
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“BIG TEX 10PI (2014) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 17, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248894-big-tex-10pi-2014-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall #13V508000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V508000).
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- Brand
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.- Category
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What NHTSA says to 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.
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Subject: Recall 13V508000 — Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. BIG TEX 10PI (2014) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a BIG TEX 10PI (2014) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 13V508000 from Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #13V508000 (October 17, 2013)
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