Hart 1996 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled April 29, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V098000 · Hart
Hazard
THE CABLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SAFETY CABLES WITH THIMBLES, WHICH CONFORM TO SAE J684.
Units
133 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUMPER-PULL HORSE TRAILERS. THE SAFETY CABLES, USED TO MAINTAIN A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE, ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THIMBLES AND THUS DO NOT CONFORM TO SAE J684.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SAFETY CABLES WITH THIMBLES, WHICH CONFORM TO SAE J684.
Product
Hart TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
HART TRAILERS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →