Recall
Hart Trailer — 99V098000
NHTSA ID
99V098000
Make
Hart
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1999-04-29
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
133
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.