Harbor Freight Tools – Tires may have Insufficient Strength/FMVSS 119

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain Innova Ultra Runner utility trailer tires, sizes 5.3×12 and 4.80/4.00×12, and Far East utility trailer tires, size 4.80/4.00×8, purchased mounted on replacement trailer rims. These tires 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.”


Report Received Date 10/09/2017
NHTSA ID 17T017000
Consequence Summary 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 173557
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17T017000)

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