Exterior lightingRecall 16V-597 · 2006–2016 Haul Master Trailer
Harbor Freight Tools recall 16V-597 covers 374,319 2006–2016 Haul Master Trailer for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 12% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V597000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
12%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,660 vehicles were listed as unreachable.