2013 BIG TEX 30SA Recall

Campaign:: 13V508000 on 11/03/2013
Component:: Latches/locks/linkages
Manufactured:: 02/28/2013 - 09/29/2013
Affected:: 7,600
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 with a fold flat ramp gate system. vibrations from towing the trailer may cause the ramp gate latches to fail.
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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.