Recall 99V-098: 1996 Hart Trailer
HART TRAILERS recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 29, 1999, covering about 133 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
The cable could fail allowing the trailer/tow vehicle to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new safety cables with thimbles, which conform to SAE j684.
Notes
Owner notification began may 26, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hart at 1-888-810-4278.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HART TRAILERS |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V098000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hart Trailer | 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-098?
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.
How is recall 99V-098 fixed?
Dealers will install new safety cables with thimbles, which conform to SAE j684.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.