Resources

To Report Safety Problems and Obtain More Information

If you have a safety problem with your vehicle, or if information is missing from your trailer certification label, call the DOT Auto Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236/TDD (800) 424-9153. To request additional copies of this brochure, visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov, or call the hotline.

For Additional Information

• National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) 
  2945 SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite A 
  Topeka, KS 66614-5321 
  (785) 271-0208 
  (785) 271-0166 Fax 
  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=http://www.natm.com 
    
• National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 
  200 East Randolph Drive, Suite 5100 
  Chicago, IL 60601-6528 
  (312) 946-6200 
  (312) 946-0388 Fax 
  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=http://www.nmma.org
    
• Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) 
  1896 Preston White Drive 
  P.O. Box 2999 
  Reston, VA 20195-0999 
  (703) 620-6003 
  (703) 620-5071 Fax 
  http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/exit.cfm?link=http://www.rvia.org

For questions regarding your tow vehicle, please contact your automobile dealer or manufacturer.

Introduction - Selecting a Tow Vehicle  - If You Already Have a Tow Vehicle   - Connecting Your Trailer To Your Tow Vehicle - Tire Safety  - Loading and Weight Distribution  - State and Local Requirements for Towing - Pre-departure Safety Checklist  - Safety Tips For Driving With a Trailer  - Maintenance - Resources - Main Page