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1.4 Towing Safety
Towing a large trailer requires special care. Both the trailer and vehicle
must be in good condition and securely fastened to each other to
reduce the possibility of an accident.
1.4.1 ALWAYS check that the hitch and coupling on the vehicle are rated
equal to, or greater than, the trailer’s “gross vehicle weight rating”
(GVWR).
1.4.2 ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear or damage. DO NOT
tow the trailer using defective parts.
1.4.3 ALWAYS make sure the coupling is securely fastened to the vehicle.
1.4.4 ALWAYS check the tires on the trailer for tread wear, inflation, and
condition. Replace worn tires.
1.4.5 ALWAYS connect the safety chains.
1.4.6 ALWAYS connect the breakaway cable safety hook to the bumper or
rear of the vehicle. DO NOT attach it to the hitch.
1.4.7 ALWAYS test the surge brakes on the trailer and the brakes on the
vehicle that will be used for towing.
1.4.8 ALWAYS make sure directional and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
1.4.9 ALWAYS check that the lug nuts holding the wheels are tight and that
none are missing.
1.5 Reporting Trailer Safety Defects
If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Wacker Neuson Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation;
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
Wacker Neuson Corporation.
To contact NHTSA, you may either contact the Auto Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0129 in Washington DC area),
www.nhtsa.com, or write to NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 7th Street SW, (NSA-11), Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Auto Safety Hotline.
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