FEATHERLITE TRAILER 1996: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-07-17 - 1996-07-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V098000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-05-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-04-29 | Date Added to Database: 1999-04-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HART TRAILERS | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 133 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE CABLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SAFETY CABLES WITH THIMBLES, WHICH CONFORM TO SAE J684. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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