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1996 Hart Trailer recall: trailer hitches

Hart Trailers reported this safety recall on April 29, 1999. It covers about 133 vehicles.

vehicles affected
133
reported
Apr 29, 1999
owners notified
May 26, 1999

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V098000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V098000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Hart Trailer trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 99V098000, reported on April 29, 1999, covers about 133 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V098000?

Dealers will install new safety cables with thimbles, which conform to sae j684.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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