The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E019000·Announced 2015-03-09

Harbor Freight Recalls Haul Master LED Trailer Light Kits for Safety Standard Failures

Harbor Freight is recalling specific Haul Master trailer light kits because they may fail to meet federal safety standards, potentially reducing trailer visibility to other drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain Haul Master LED Trailer Light Kits and Haul Master Deluxe 12V Trailer Light Kits. The recall covers item number 60597 manufactured between May 3, 2013, and February 5, 2015; item number 93861 manufactured between February 4, 2006, and February 5, 2015; and item number 69624 manufactured between March 29, 2013, and February 5, 2015.

The recalled kits may fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. Item 60597 may be missing red side-marker lamps. Item 93861 may have an incorrectly positioned rear lamp bracket that may not illuminate the license plate. Item 69624 may have lenses that are not compliant. If the trailer lights fail to comply with safety standards, the trailer may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Harbor Freight will notify customers by direct mail, retail store notices, and online website postings. The company will provide affected customers with a complete tail light replacement package at no charge. The recall began on May 18, 2015. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-805-388-1000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
888,122

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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