Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V498000 Reported July 11, 2022

Spare tire mount failure

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. · Tires · 1,724 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V498000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
1,724
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 11, 2022
Completion Rate
6.90

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V498000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V498000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V498000?

NHTSA recall 22V498000 was issued by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. on July 11, 2022. It addresses: Spare tire mount failure. The recall affects approximately 1,724 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V498000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.