Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V638000 Reported October 9, 2017

Tires may have insufficient strength/fmvss 119

Harbor Freight Tools · N/A · 95,237 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V638000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
95,237
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 9, 2017
Completion Rate
8.41

Defect Summary

Harbor freight tools (harbor freight) is recalling certain 2014-2017 haul master heavy duty folding trailers, utility trailers, super duty trailers, tag-along trailers, and folding utility trailers. the tires on these trailers may not be strong enough to support the expected loads. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires-other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harbor Freight Tools dealer and reference recall ID 17V638000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V638000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V638000?

NHTSA recall 17V638000 was issued by Harbor Freight Tools on October 9, 2017. It addresses: Tires may have insufficient strength/fmvss 119. The recall affects approximately 95,237 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harbor Freight Tools dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V638000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.