Haul Master recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Haul Master Trailer 2006–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V597000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 12, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 374,319
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 to Apr 30, 2016
- Part
- Exterior lighting
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.