- The problem
- 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.
- 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. Owner notification began april 1, 2002. 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.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Hart Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Hart Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2002 for the trailer hitches. For comparison, the 1995 has 0 and the 1997 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Hart Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1996 Hart Trailer recalls 2
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
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 1996 Hart Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1996 Hart Trailer
Does the 1996 Hart Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1996 Hart Trailer: trailer hitches (March 2002); trailer hitches (April 1999). 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 1996 Hart Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 Hart Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2007 and the latest on November 12, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Hart Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Hart Trailer 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.
Which Hart Trailer years have the most complaints?
1999 (3), 1996 (1). See every Hart Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Hart Trailer 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