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2016 Haul Master Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Sep 5, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 12, 2016
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2016 Haul Master Trailer, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
16V597000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Aug 12, 2016
374,319 units potentially affected
The 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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The 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.
Harbor Freight ToolsView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 5, 2019

TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD I HAD A TIRE FAILURE WITH TREAD MISSING AND WIRES HANGING OUT OF THE TIRE ON MY BOAT TRAILER. AT THE TIME I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT THOUGHT I RAN OVER SOMETHING AND POPPED IT. REPLACED THE SAME DAY WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND WE WENT TO THE LAKE THE VERY NEXT DAY. AFTER RETUNING HOME MY WIFE NOTICED THAT WE HAVE ANOTHER TIRE WITH TREAD MISSING AND WIRES HANGING OUT BUT HAD NOT YET BLOWN. TOOK THAT TIRE AND THE REMAINING 2 ORIGINAL TIRES IN FOR INSPECTION ONLY TO FIND OUT THEY ALL WERE EGG SHAPED AND ABOUT READY TO FAIL AT ANY TIME. THESE TIRES WERE ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THE 2,000 MILES ON THEM. THE COMPANY WOULD ONLY WOULD NOT GIVE ME AN ENTIRE REFUND DUE TO THAT THEY WERE WORN BUT WITH ONLY 20% OR LESS TOTAL WEAR AND ALSO DIDN'T WANT THE TIRES BACK FOR TESTING. I FEEL THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS TO BE ON THE ROAD AND COULD HAVE NOT ONLY COST ME MY BOAT AND TRAILER BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY MY FAMILY, MINE OR SOMEONE THEIR LIFE HAD THEY ALL GONE TOGETHER WHICH HONESTLY THEY COULD HAVE WITH TWO GOING DOWN WITHIN A DAY OF EACH OTHER AND THE OTHER TWO ON THE BRINK. THE TIRES ARE TRAILER KING TIRES ST RADIALS OF A HAUL-RITE PONTOON TRALER FROM B&M FG.CO.

NHTSA ID
11253434
Incident
Aug 31, 2019
Mileage
1,500 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Haul Master Trailer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016Viewing110—
2015210—
2014310—
2013010—
2012110—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006210—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.