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Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits and 12V Submersible Lights

Kenway 12V LED towing light kits and submersible lights may not illuminate properly, reducing trailer visibility and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling certain Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits and 12V Submersible Lights because the lights may not illuminate properly. This fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment." Improper illumination from the towing lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 3,832 units distributed nationwide.

The affected Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits were manufactured November 13, 2019 to December 22, 2019, and the 12V Submersible Lights were manufactured July 1, 2019 to July 8, 2019. Owners who 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.

Harbor Freight Tools will replace the light kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2026.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. HFT will replace the light kits, free of charge.
  2. 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. You may contact HFT customer service at 1-800-444-3353.
  3. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is yours affected?

Listed by model number, not by VIN. A dealer can check yours.

  1. Kenway 12V LED Towing Light Kits

    Model number
    • 64282
    Serial number
    • 462019
    • 522019
  2. Model number
    • 64274
    Serial number
    • 272019

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
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Nationwide
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Component
Exterior lighting defect
Campaign
26E043000
Units affected
3,832
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-444-3353

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)