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NHTSA Recall 17V638000: Tires

Harbor Freight Tools reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95,237 vehicles. It affects 2014–2017 Haul Master Utility Trailer.

95,237
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (December 5)
NHTSA campaign17V638000
ComponentTIRES
Report receivedOctober 9, 2017
Owner notificationDecember 5, 2017
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

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 risk

If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V638000

Make and modelModel years
Haul Master Utility Trailer2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.