Harbor Freight Tools | NHTSA Recall #15E019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E019000 by Harbor Freight Tools. Affecting haul master led trailer light kits, item number 60597, manufactured may 3, 2013, to february 5, 2015, haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 93861, manufactured february 4, 2006, to february 5, 2015, and haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 69624, manufactured march 29, 2013, to february 5, 2015 Includes 888,122 affected units, Missing Red Sidemarker Lamps/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

haul master led trailer light kits, item number 60597, manufactured may 3, 2013, to february 5, 2015, haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 93861, manufactured february 4, 2006, to february 5, 2015, and haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 69624, manufactured march 29, 2013, to february 5, 2015

Defect Summary

Harbor freight tools (harbor freight) is recalling certain haul master led trailer light kits, item number 60597, manufactured may 3, 2013, to february 5, 2015, haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 93861, manufactured february 4, 2006, to february 5, 2015, and haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 69624, manufactured march 29, 2013, to february 5, 2015. 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. as such, these kits fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Harbor freight will notify its website or catalogue customers by direct mail. In addition, harbor freight will notify its customers by posting notices at its retail store locations and on its online website. harbor freight will provide affected customers with a complete tail light replacement package at no charge to customer. the recall began on may 18, 2015. owners may contact harbor freight customer service at 1-805-388-1000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E019000
Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Tools
Report Received Date: 2015-03-09T00:00:00
Subject: Missing red sidemarker lamps/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 888,122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Harbor freight tools (harbor freight) is recalling certain haul master led trailer light kits, item number 60597, manufactured may 3, 2013, to february 5, 2015, haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 93861, manufactured february 4, 2006, to february 5, 2015, and haul master deluxe 12v trailer light kits, item number 69624, manufactured march 29, 2013, to february 5, 2015. 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. as such, these kits fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: If the trailer lights fail to comply with the safety standards, the trailer may be less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Harbor freight will notify its website or catalogue customers by direct mail. In addition, harbor freight will notify its customers by posting notices at its retail store locations and on its online website. harbor freight will provide affected customers with a complete tail light replacement package at no charge to customer. the recall began on may 18, 2015. owners may contact harbor freight customer service at 1-805-388-1000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0.96

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NHTSA ID: 15E019000
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