| Make : HART | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950717 - 19960712 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V098000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990526 | Date Received by ODI: 19990429 | Date Added to Database: 19990429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HART TRAILERS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HART TRAILERS | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 133 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE CABLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SAFETY CABLES WITH THIMBLES, WHICH CONFORM TO SAE J684. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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