The Purpose of this SAE Recommended Practice is to provide guidelines for equipment Usage and the design of vehicles to minimize damage in the towing of vehicles up to 4173 kg (9200 lb) GVWR in the event of disablement.
SAE J1142-2019 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