- The problem
- 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 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Haul Master Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Haul Master Trailer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2016 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Haul Master Trailer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Haul Master Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Haul Master Trailer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tire sidewalls rub against the metal fender bracket when trailer is used with load of 700 pounds. I had tire failure at 35 miles per hour. I found heavy rubber marks and shards of rubber from the tire sidewall on both fender brackets on each side of my trailer. In addition to the rubbing contact, the fender brackets have very sharp edges that can cut the sidewalls of the high pressure 80 psi tire and cause a sudden tire failure. On april 30, 2014 harbor freight customer service was contacted by email, provided...
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photos and was requested to provide instructions on how to fix this serious safety problem. However response was to supply me with gift card for two new wheels. Digital photos available on request.
Haul Master Trailer: every year compared
All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2012 Haul Master Trailer
Does the 2012 Haul Master Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Haul Master Trailer: exterior lighting (August 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Haul Master Trailer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Haul Master Trailer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 24, 2020 and the latest on February 24, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Haul Master Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Haul Master Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Haul Master Trailer years have the most complaints?
2014 (3), 2006 (2), 2015 (2). See every Haul Master Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Haul Master Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data