FAR EAST FAR EAST FAR EAST Tire Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FAR EAST FAR EAST Tire
Brand
FAR EAST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain FAR EAST FAR EAST tires due to tires issues. If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain Innova Ultra Runner utility trailer tires, sizes 5.3x12 and 4.80/4.00x12, and Far East utility trailer tires, size 4.80/4.00x8, 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026