2020, 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK recall: Light Tower May Detach During Towing
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 1, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Light Boy America, Inc (Light Boy) is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, causing the light tower to detach.
- The risk
A detach light tower can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
12 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020, 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK.
- Compared with
Light Boy America,Inc 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
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Light Boy America,Inc in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will install a new bracket or a reinforcement cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Light Boy customer service at 1-800-421-1244.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Light Boy GBX12SK 2020, 2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V564000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Light Boy America,Inc |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 12 vehicles |
| “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