2017 Haul Master Utility Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Wheels (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires 2017-10-09 · campaign 17V638000 · 95,237 vehicles
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."
Risk: If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 owners report
2018-08-09 · Wheels · 50 mi“purchased harbor freight utility trailer item # 62647 in april 2017 along with spare tire item # 61520. purchased these online with home address, email and phone number included. in april 2018 tried to get information on the trailer from hf website, but all the trailers were no longer listed. after a web search i found the recall information. i we…”
2018-02-06 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2017 haul master utility trailer. after calling and visiting several harbor freight locations, including the store located at 30 commercial st. #2, medford, ma, the contact was repeatedly informed that replacement parts for nhtsa campaign number: 17v638000 (tires) were coming soon; however, no parts were available. after noti…”
2018-02-01 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2017 haul master utility trailer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17t017000 (tires); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. harbor freight tools (1155 e sunset dr #118, bellinham, wa)…”
2018-01-31 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2017 haul master utility trailer with innova ultra runner tires, size: 4.80/4.00x12. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v638000 (tires); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the deal…”
2018-01-19 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2017 haul master utility trailer. the trailer was equipped with innova tires, tire line: ultra runner, tire size: 4.80/4.00x12, and dot number: unknown. the contact received a recall letter from harbor freight regarding nhtsa campaign number: 17t017000 (tires). harbor freight was contacted at 1-800-444-3353 and stated that pa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.