NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Harbor Freight Tools - Improper Illumination of Towing Lights/FMVSS 108
Published: July 7, 2026Recall ID: 26E043000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Improper illumination from the towing lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) is recalling certain Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits with part number 64282, manufactured November 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019, and 12V Submersible Lights with part number 64274, manufactured July 1, 2019 to July 8, 2019. The lights may not illuminate properly. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Affected Products
Improper Illumination of Towing Lights/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improper Illumination of Towing Lights/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 26E043000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E043000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Defect summary | Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) is recalling certain Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits with part number 64282, manufactured November 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019, and 12V Submersible Lights with part number 64274, manufactured July 1, 2019 to July 8, 2019. The lights may not illuminate properly. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." |
| Corrective action | HFT will replace the light kits, free of charge. Owners that purchased these lights prior to November 2020 are advised to check the last 6-digits on the serial codes: Model 64282 - 462019 or 522019 and Model 64274 - 272019. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2026. Owners may contact HFT customer service at 1-800-444-3353. |
| Consequence summary | Improper illumination from the towing lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 3832 |
| Report received date | 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |