Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Improper Illumination of Towing Lights/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: July 7, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
Improper illumination from the towing lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,832 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Harbor Freight Tools has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
10 earlier NHTSA recalls by Harbor Freight Tools since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 14, 2024 Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Insufficient Reflectors in Light Kit/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Oct. 18, 2023 Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Running Lights May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- March 3, 2023 Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Motorcycle Lift Failure (agency record)
- Feb. 3, 2023 Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Over-pressurized Fluid Dispenser Lid May Detach (agency record)
- Sept. 1, 2020 Harbor Freight Tools equipment recall: Manifold and Coupler Valve Labels Reversed (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E043000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 7, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,832 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record