Recall 07V304000: Big tex trailer manufacturing, inc.

Report received

Jul 17, 2007

Manufacturer

Big tex trailer manufacturing, inc.

Potentially affected

321vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain flatbed utility trailers, there is an insufficient weld of the ramp hanger pockets that store the ramps when not in use on the left and right underside of the trailer bed. If the weld is insufficient, it could cause the ramp hanger pocket to detach, dropping the ramp to the ground or roadway.

Possible consequence

A failure of the ramp hanger pockets could result in accidental damage to include personal injury, property damage or both.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and add two 'hat brackets' (one under each hanger pocket) by bolting the bracket to the underside of each affected trailer to further secure the ramp pockets. The recall began on august 15, 2007. Owners may contact big tex trailers at 1-800-594-5637.