The 1999 Hart Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 428 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TRAILER HITCHES02V0920002002-03-20428 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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. 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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
3
Total complaints3
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Hart Trailer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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