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2013 Big Tex 10pi Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Big Tex 10pi has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 13V508000 2013-10-17 7,600 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1crashes
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driving down rt 287 in bridgewater, nj and both back locks, on the trailer, sheared off allowing the gate to slam open at 65 mph and have a large portion of the products I was carrying. Everything from a large executive desk, to a lazy-boy-chair and some kitchen items all came crashing down into…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-03-28

“Driving down rt 287 in bridgewater, nj and both back locks, on the trailer, sheared off allowing the gate to slam open at 65 mph and have a large portion of the products I was carrying. Everything from a large executive desk, to a lazy-boy-chair and some kitchen items all came crashing down into…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2015-03-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Big Tex 10pi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.