NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Haul Master Utility Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Haul Master Utility Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Haul Master dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Haul Master Utility Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TIRES
NHTSA #17V638000Reported October 9, 2017 · Harbor Freight Tools
Potentially affected: 95,237 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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