HAUL MASTER UTILITY TRAILER (2017) recall — Tires
Harbor Freight is recalling 2014-2017 Haul Master Utility Trailers with tires that may fail under load, risking crashes. Owners get free tire replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Harbor Freight is recalling 2014-2017 Haul Master Utility Trailers because their tires might not be strong enough to handle normal loads, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get free tire replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225975-harbor-freight-2017-haul-master-trailer-tires-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225975-harbor-freight-2017-haul-master-trailer-tires-recall-risk-of · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V638000
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“Harbor Freight 2017 Haul Master Trailer Tires Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225975-harbor-freight-2017-haul-master-trailer-tires-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V638000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V638000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tires may not be strong enough to support expected loads, causing the trailer to fail and potentially crash. This violates federal tire safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2017 Haul Master Utility Trailers are affected. Trailer users who tow heavy loads or drive frequently are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2017 Haul Master Utility Trailers with tires that may not meet strength requirements. The recall started December 5, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Harbor Freight
Call 1-800-444-3353 to get free replacement tires mounted on rims.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my trailer immediately?
No, the recall does not require stopping use. Harbor Freight will provide free tire replacements.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer was made between 2014 and 2017. The recall covers Haul Master Utility Trailers with tires that may not meet strength requirements.
What should I do if I own this trailer?
Harbor Freight will notify you and provide free replacement tires mounted on rims. Contact customer service at 1-800-444-3353.
Contact Harbor Freight
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harbor Freight to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V638000 — Harbor Freight Harbor Freight Hello, I own a Harbor Freight that is covered by recall 17V638000 from Harbor Freight. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V638000 (September 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.