- The problem
- Hart Trailer LLC is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Medallion, Ultimate, and Cargo gooseneck and bumper hitch horse trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
- The risk
- If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Hart Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Hart Trailers at 1-405-224-3634 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Hart Cargo Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Hart Cargo with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2013 for the latches / locks / linkages. For comparison, the 2007 has 0 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cargo year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Hart Cargo problems
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2008 Hart Cargo recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2008 Hart Cargo
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hart cargo trailer. The trailer is equipped with carlisle high run (na) tires, size 235/80/16 (na). While the trailer was being pulled at approximately 45 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise and discovered that the rear passenger side tire exploded. The tire was temporarily replaced with a spare tire until the dealer installed a new tire. The failure occurred with the other three tires on the vehicle, which were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vin and dot number were unavailable. The failure mileage was not applicable.
Hart Cargo: every year compared
All Cargo yearsQuestions about the 2008 Hart Cargo
Does the 2008 Hart Cargo have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Hart Cargo: latches / locks / linkages (September 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hart Cargo?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Hart Cargo had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 5, 2014 and the latest on August 5, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Hart Cargo a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Hart Cargo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Hart Cargo has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data