- The problem
- Big tex is recalling certain model year 2012 22gn and 25gn trailers equipped with a dexter axle electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump. This pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in this pump which can render the unit inoperable.
- The risk
- The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Big tex will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact big tex manufacturing, inc. At 1-903-575-0300.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Big Tex 25GN Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Big Tex 25GN with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2012 for the equipment.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical 25GN year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Big Tex 25GN problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Big Tex 25GN recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Big Tex 25GN
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Provider trailer tire defect 235/85/16 load range e while driving my big tex trailer I began to notice a repetitious vibration which I initially believed to be the driveline of my ford f-350 dually, I pulled off an exit on i-75 and inspected the tires on my truck and trailer as well checked the tire pressures, the tires on the trailer were all found to be 78-80psi, I continued on my trip and about 30 minutes later the repetitious vibration became more frequent and more severe and a moment after that the left front...
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inside tire failed and failed/ tread separation, I installed the spare went to a tire store and had it replaced. Thinking nothing more I continued, then approximately 250 miles later a vibration began and then the right front outer tire exploded at 65mph and caused the trailer to swerve into a concrete bridge embankment, thank god I was able to maintain control. I pulled over and replaced that tire with a spare and then contacted a 24hr road service provider whom brought a replacement tire and mounted up for me. I then proceeded further and about 15 miles from home the vibration returned. I then took the trailer into the shop and asked that all the tires be replaced, when they removed the tires they showed me that the 3rd provider radial tire was separating, I have now replaced all of these tires, I have retained all of them for retribution from the manufacturer. These tires are less than four years old and have less than 4000 miles on them, and have been meticulously maintained for inflation. In addition the shop is telling me that I have other damage due to the tire failure being evaluated right now. The tires are manufactured by a texas company called taskmaster, the forms on this defect reporting don't even list taskmaster or provider, so not certain whom builds the tires? It looks like maybe built by :shandong linglong tyre co., Ltd.
Big Tex 25GN: every year compared
All 25GN years2012 Big Tex 25GN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Big Tex 25GN | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 Big Tex 22GN | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Big Tex 25GN
Does the 2012 Big Tex 25GN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Big Tex 25GN: equipment (April 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Big Tex 25GN?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Big Tex 25GN had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 3, 2015 and the latest on September 3, 2015. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Big Tex 25GN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Big Tex 25GN year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Big Tex 25GN years have the most complaints?
2015 (2), 2012 (1). See every Big Tex 25GN year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Big Tex 25GN has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data