TiresRecall 17V-638 · 2014–2017 Haul Master Utility Trailer
Harbor Freight Tools recall 17V-638 covers 95,237 2014–2017 Haul Master Utility Trailer for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 8% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V638000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Haul Master Heavy Duty Folding Trailers, Utility Trailers, Super Duty Trailers, Tag-Along Trailers, and Folding Utility Trailers. The tires on these trailers may not be strong enough to support the expected loads. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide replacement tires mounted on rims, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.
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
8%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,132 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to September 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.