Haul Master Utility Trailer (2014-2017): Tires
Recall 17V638000 · Oct 9, 2017 · Harbor Freight Tools
95,237
vehicles affected
95,237
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V638000
- Date
- Oct 9, 2017
- Maker
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Units affected
- 95,237
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires
- Model years
- 2014-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Haul Master | Utility Trailer | 2014-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V638000?
1 model: Haul Master Utility Trailer (2014-2017), about 95,237 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V638000?
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.
What can happen?
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.