Recall 16V597000: 2006–2016 Haul Master Trailer
- Report received
- Aug 12, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Potentially affected
- 374,319vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Haul Master Trailer2 complaints
- 2007 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2008 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2009 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2010 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2011 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2012 Haul Master Trailer1 complaints
- 2013 Haul Master Trailer0 complaints
- 2014 Haul Master Trailer3 complaints
- 2015 Haul Master Trailer2 complaints
- 2016 Haul Master Trailer1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.