Purpose-The purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to provide guidelines for the design of vehicles and procedures to minimize damage in the towing of the vehicle with conventional towing equipment in the event of disablement.
SAE J1142-1976 history
2019SAE J1142-2019 TOWABILITY DESIGN CRITERIA—PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
1994SAE J1142-1994 (R) Towability Design Criteria and Equipment Use - Passenger Cars, Vans, and Light-Duty Trucks, Recommended Practice February 1994
1991SAE J1142-1991 TOWABILITY DESIGN CRITERIA—PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
1978SAE J1142A-1978 TOWABILITY DESIGN CRITERIA—PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS