Does the 1996 Hart Trailer have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Hart Trailer recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hart dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Hart Trailer?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Hart Trailer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Hart Trailer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Hart been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hart dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Hart Trailer recalls, newest first

March 20, 2002NHTSA 02V092000428 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 1999NHTSA 99V098000133 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Hart Trailer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires › Tread/belt1

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Questions

Does the 1996 Hart Trailer have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Hart Trailer recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hart dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Hart Trailer?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.