HAUL MASTER TRAILER (2016) recall — Exterior Lighting
Harbor Freight is recalling 2016 Haul Master trailers with faulty rear lighting that may not illuminate license plates, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free tail light packages.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The trailers may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Harbor Freight is recalling certain 2016 Haul Master trailers due to rear lighting that may not properly illuminate license plates. This makes the trailers less visible to other drivers, raising the risk of vehicle crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227019-haul-master-trailer-2016-recall-poor-lighting-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227019-haul-master-trailer-2016-recall-poor-lighting-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V597000
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“Haul Master Trailer (2016) Recall: Poor Lighting Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227019-haul-master-trailer-2016-recall-poor-lighting-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V597000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V597000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear lamp brackets may be incorrectly positioned, causing the license plate lights to fail to illuminate properly. This makes the trailer less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Haul Master trailers with model numbers 90154, 42708, 90153, 66771, 42709, 94564, 62170, 62209, 61730, and 69897 are affected. Trailer owners who use these vehicles on public roads are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers 90154, 42708, 90153, 66771, 42709, 94564, 62170, 62209, 61730, or 69897 on your 2013-2016 Haul Master trailer. The recall covers trailers sold between 2006 and 2016.
- Brand
Harbor Freight- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Harbor Freight
Call 1-805-388-1000 to get a free tail light package for your affected trailer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear lamp brackets may be incorrectly positioned, causing license plate lights to fail to illuminate properly, which makes the trailer less visible to other drivers.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for model numbers 90154, 42708, 90153, 66771, 42709, 94564, 62170, 62209, 61730, or 69897 on your 2013-2016 Haul Master trailer. The recall covers trailers sold between 2006 and 2016.
What should I do if I have an affected trailer?
Harbor Freight will notify you and provide a free tail light package. Contact their customer service at 1-805-388-1000.
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 16V597000 — Harbor Freight Harbor Freight Hello, I own a Harbor Freight that is covered by recall 16V597000 from Harbor Freight. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #16V597000 (December 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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