HAUL MASTER TRAILER 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V597000

Make Model Year
HAUL MASTER TRAILER 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-12

Production Dates: 2006-01-01 - 2016-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Harbor Freight Tools

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 374319

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

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.