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1999 Hart TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1999 Hart Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Hart Trailer has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Hart Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 02V-092 · Mar 20, 2002 · 428 vehicles

Risk. THE CABLE COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE TRAILER/TOW VEHICLE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hart.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailer median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10597777 · Jun 11, 2014
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…
Complaint 10597774 · Jun 11, 2014
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…
Complaint 10597772 · Jun 11, 2014

Own a 1999 Trailer?

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