Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V597000

Exterior lighting

Harbor Freight Tools filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-08-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V597000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Vehicles affected
374,319
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-12
Owners notified
2016-10-10

Defect description

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Haul Master trailers, model numbers 90154, 42708, 90153, 66771, 42709, 94564 trailers, and 2013-2016 Haul Master trailers, model numbers 62170, 62209, 61730, and 69897. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrectly positioned rear lamp brackets that may not illuminate the license plate. The lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harbor Freight will notify owners and will provide them with a new tail light package, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2016. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-805-388-1000.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

11 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
HAUL MASTER Trailer2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.