2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER

The 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 374,319 vehicles.

Recall 16V597000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

October 10, 2016 | 374,319 vehicles affected

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...

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HAUL MASTER TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Wheels

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Wheels	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11311134 | WHEELS | February 24, 2020 | 10 miles

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 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.