- 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
1999 Hart Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Hart Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2002 for the trailer hitches. For comparison, the 1998 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Hart Trailer problems
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1999 Hart Trailer 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
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3 complaints about the 1999 Hart Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 1999 Hart Trailer
Does the 1999 Hart Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Hart Trailer: trailer hitches (March 2002). 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 1999 Hart Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3).
How many complaints has the 1999 Hart Trailer had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 11, 2014 and the latest on June 11, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Hart Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: 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 1999 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