Harbor Freight Recalls Haul Master Trailers for Rear Lamp Bracket Defect
Harbor Freight is recalling 2006-2016 Haul Master trailers because incorrectly positioned rear lamp brackets may fail to illuminate the license plate, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety defect that increases the risk of a vehicle crash due to reduced visibility, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Haul Master trailers, including model numbers 90154, 42708, 90153, 66771, 42709, 94564, 62170, 62209, 61730, and 69897. The recall involves approximately 374,319 units.
The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrectly positioned rear lamp brackets that may not illuminate the license plate. This condition causes the lights to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The defect may make the trailers less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Harbor Freight will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HAUL MASTER TRAILER
- Brand
- HAUL MASTER
- Manufacturer
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 374,319
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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