NHTSA Recall 02V092000: Trailer hitches
HART TRAILERS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 428 vehicles. It affects 1994–1999 Hart Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V092000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V092000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.