On certain 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.
1994-1999 · 6 model years
Hart Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Hart Trailer across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Trailer problems
Hart Trailer recalls 2
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.
Covers1996 Hart Trailer
Latest Trailer complaints
After experiencing blowout of trailer tire remaining tires were inspected. Three of the 4 remaining tires had tread that was in the process of separating. Tires had less than 10,000 miles of use and had been well maintained. Replacement tires (from a different manufacturer) were purchased. Vehicle is a 1999 hawk 3 horse gooseneck trailer. *Tr
After experiencing blowout of trailer tire remaining tires were checked. Three of the 4 remaining tires had tread that was in the process of separating. Tires had less than 10,000 miles of use and had been well maintained. Replacement tires (from a different manufacturer) were purchased. Vehicle is a 1999 hawk 3 horse gooseneck trailer. *Tr
Trailer tire blowout with sidewall damage while traveling on interstate. Rear axel passenger side tire on a 1999 hawk 3 horse gooseneck trailer (tires are size recommended by manufacturer). Pressure & tires were checked before departure. Tire was changed for spare. Tires had less than 10,000 miles of use. *Tr
I have had two almost new carlisle tires experience thread separation on the interstate. First one on 7/9/07 and second on 11/10/07. Both tires stayed inflated, but plys separated. Debris damaged my horse trailer both times and threw debris at vehicles driving behind me, almost causing an accident. *Tr
Questions about the Hart Trailer
Which Hart Trailer years have the most problems?
What are the most common Hart Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Hart Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Hart Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data