2006 Haul Master Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting 2016-08-12 · campaign 16V597000 · 374,319 vehicles
Defect: 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, Refl
Risk: The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
What owners report
2018-03-22 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2003 (na) harbor freight haul master trailer and tools equipped with trailer 5 lug tires, size: 5.3x12 (na). the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v638000 (tires); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of ti…”
2017-05-09 · Structure“tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford van which was pulling a harbor freight haul master 4x8 trailer. upon inspection, it was discovered that the passenger side rear fender had separated from the trailer and the driver side fender had cracked and was unsecured. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.