October 18, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E081000
Running Lights May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E081
Manufacturer Harbor Freight Tools
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 20,200
Summary
Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain Kenway 17″ LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Lights, with part number 59657 and serial numbers 372382320 or 372382328. During packaging, these lights may have been damaged, causing the lights to not illuminate. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
Harbor Freight will inspect the running lights and exchange the lights as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Please be reminded of the following requirements:
You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers. Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).
Under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a), it is illegal for anyone, including a manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or retailer to sell an item of equipment or vehicle that fails to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.
Chronology :
This is a new product introduced in the Kenway line, and customer reviews and sales are regularly monitored. The Harbor Freight Quality Assurance team noted customer returns and reviews indicating the LEDs were not illuminating. The Quality Assurance team conducted an inspection and determined that certain units, all within the same two production lots, exhibited this non-compliance and investigated the manufacturer’s processes where they learned of the issue with the machining process for the packaging.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| KENWAY | LED TRI-MARKER BAR LIGHT | |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E081-5555.pdf 647.646KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E081-6851.PDF 214.548KB
Recall 573 Report – 10/31/2023
RCLRPT-23E081-9863.PDF 214.889KB
Latest Recalls Documents
- 【Dynamic Scan Start Up】YM E-Bright car hood light strip works automatically in dynamic scan run-through effect like knight rider scanner when starting up the car and stay on constant lighting mode when driving,makes your car outstanding and drive safely at darkness ,reminds oncoming vehicles or pedestrians,and reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.
- 【Waterproof +Cuttable】This 70inches Dynamic Scan Start Up Hoodbeam Kit is flexible ,waterproof IP68,bentable,cuttable by the black mark on the light.Tips:the scanning point is not centered after cutting .
- 【Wide Application】This Multicolor Car Led Hood Light Strip is 70inch/180CM/1.8 Meters,universal suitable for all 12Volt cars ,trucks ,SUVs,Vans,Jeep,Boat,can work as Engine Cover Decoration light,Car grill light strips,DRL daytime running lights,Car ambient light,license plate lights,pedal lights,Tailgate lights,Boat Neon atmosphere Light strip.
- 【Fuse Protection】The Car led strip light is made of soft silicone with heavy duty Nano Tapes on both sides,Super Bright,No dark Spots.Short circuit protection to enhance the safety.
- 【Package Includes】1*Car Hood Strip ,1* Hot glue Stick ,1* Test Pencil，1*User Instuction,We provide one step solution for you.Buy without worries .
- Brighter LED Beads: This car hood light strip is built with 5050SMD high quality lamp beads, super brightness.
- Cool Car Accessories: This led car lights has dynamic Scan Start-up Effect and it will make your car even cooler. In addition, with an eye-catching light, the led lights exterior can increase the lighting of the car at night, ensure your travel safety.
- High Quality Material: Hood light strip is made of silicone, non-heating elastic material. It can be bent at your will and has a long lifespan. Soft and safe.
- Easy to Install: Car hood led strip with super glue on the back, which is strongly sticky. It can be attached easily to the gap of the hood. The red wire is connected to ACC insurance, black wire is connected to the negative pole. The voltage requirement is 12V-14.5V DC (it is not allowed to exceed 14.5V, otherwise the fuse is likely to burn out).
- Wide Application: LED car strip lights is suitable for all cars and trucks. It can be used as car hood lights, car door lights, turn light, daytime running lights, pedal lights, etc., even can be used as home decoration.
- 【Dynamic Scan Start Up】This flexible car hood light strip works automatically in dynamic scan run-through effect when starting up the car and lighting mode can be steady or dynamic when driving,makes your car outstanding and drive safely at darkness,remind oncoming vehicles or pedestrians,and reduce the incidence of traffic accidents.
- 【Dual Colors+Turn Signal Function】As running light,the hood light strip is White when driving,it is Sequential flowing yellow While turning Right/Left.It Synchronize with turn signal lamps.It can work as daytime running light,turn signal light,decorative hood /grille lights for cars,Suv,Trucks,Pickup,RV,Bus etc.
- 【Fuse Tap Adapters+Fuse Protection】Included 2 Types of Add-a-Circuit Fuse Tap Adapters:1*Standard(APR/ATC/ATO/ATS)with 10Amp standard fuse,1*Mini(APM/ATM)with 10Amp standard fuse.Short circuit protection to enhance the safety.Fits for Most Vehicles BUT NOT ALL !!!
- 【Wide Application】This Car Led Hood Light Strip is 1.8M/70inch,suitable for all DC 12Volt cars,trucks,SUVs,Vans,Pickup,can work as Engine Cover Decoration light,Car grill light strips,daytime running lights,Car ambient light,license plate lights,pedal lights,Turn Signal Light strip.
- 【Package Includes】1* Car Hood Light Strip; 2*fuse tap adapters & 10Amp fuses;1* Hot glue Stick ,1* Test Pencil，1*User Instuction.The Car led strip light is made of soft silicone with heavy duty Nano Tapes on both sides,Super Bright,No dark Spots.Waterproof IP67.
- 【Dual Color LED Hood Light Strip】New Upgrade 12V dynamic car hood led strip adopt Waterproof IP68, the light is white when driving or braking, While it is constant Flowing Yellow when turning. make your car engine cover get more eye-catching,increase the lighting when you drive at night,Improve your driving safety in rainy or foggy days etc.
- 【Cuttable & Easy to Install】Our DRL Daytime Running Lights is made of soft silicone,It can be cuttable by the marks(Tips:Please adjust the luminous length after the cut light strip).the heavy duty nano tapes on both sides for peel and stick,and it can be installed without open the car bulb assembly.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】The dynamic car hood led strip is has strong 3M adhesive on the back for peel and stick,and it can be installed without open the car bulb assembly.simplyRed wire connect to Headlight or ACC(+); Black Wire tie iron or negative(-) pole;Yellow wire connect to turn signal (+) at close distance;Blue wire connect to turn signal (+) at long distance.
- 【Wide Application】12V car led lights exterior is suitable for all Cars,Trucks,SUVs, Vans, Jeep, ATV, and can be installed directly without changing the line of the car. It can be used as car hood lights, car door lights, turn light, daytime running lights, license plate lights, pedal lights, etc. Wide range of applications.If you want, it can decorate any environment.
- 【Package Includes】1*RGB LED hood strip ;2*fuse tap adapters & 10Amp fuses;1* Test pencil;1* Hot melt glue ;1*User manual.No need to buy or find other accessories.
- [THE EXCLUSIVE SEQUENTIAL TURN SIGNALS] The only sequential light to shine light on the road. Sync the Sidekick Running Board to your turn signals, courtesy lights, parking lights or running lights to ensure everyone knows your command.
- [BRIGHT & EYE-CATCHING PERFORMANCE] With our exclusive OPT7 design, the Sidekick Running Strip allows brightness at an output more than 100% even in daytime. Get ready to turn heads & stay LIT even in stormy weather!
- [DOOR ASSIST] - Impress them at the door! White courtesy Light will be activated whenever the doors are opened, which allows your passengers to enter and exit in a style with light!
- [WATERPROOF & WEATHER-RESISTANT] Durable to uphold the toughest weather at IP67, completely sealed and well-function under temperatures 40F to 185F. Authentic 3M Tape - it ain't going anywhere!
- [OPT7 GOT YOUR BACK] - Reliable support with a One-Year Limited Warranty & Free Lifetime Technical Support.
Last update on 2026-06-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
SEOCONTENT-START
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Harbor Freight Tools Submission Date : OCT 18, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-081 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Harbor Freight Tools Address : 26677 Agoura Road Calabasas CA 91302 Company phone : 836 5000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20,200 Estimated percentage with defect : 15 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Kenway Model : 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Light Part No. : 59657 Size : 17 inches Function : Rear ID Lamp Descriptive Information : The rear tri-marker identification lamp is for trailers over 80 inches wide and packaged using a machine process, which on certain units during the specified production dates, damaged the LEDs in the product. This damage is noticeable immediately upon connecting the product to power before installation and is limited to two specific production lots identifiable by serial number/date code. Any unit not affected works as intended/expected. Production Dates : MAY 15, 2023 – JUL 14, 2023 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : For certain units of the Kenway 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Lights (SKU 59657) manufactured during specific production dates, the machine process used for packaging damaged the LEDs in the product, causing them not to illuminate. For affected lamps, this damage is immediately noticeable upon connecting the product to power before installation. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In affected units, not all of the LEDs illuminate when powered. Description of the Cause : The packaging process for the Kenway 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Light (SKU 59657) generated high frequencies. For certain units manufactured during specified production dates, the high frequency generated during the packaging process induced an electrical current in certain of the lights during Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the final sealing of the packaging, leading to damage in some of the lights. In affected units, not all of the LEDs illuminate when powered. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : This occurrence is immediately noticeable upon being powered, and a customer can quickly determine whether they are in possession of an affected unit prior to installation. Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Jinhua Eagle King Co., Ltd. Address : Automotive Industrial Park 2nd Ring South Road Jinhua City, Zhejiang Foreign States 321000 Country : China Chronology : This is a new product introduced in the Kenway line, and customer reviews and sales are regularly monitored. The Harbor Freight Quality Assurance team noted customer returns and reviews indicating the LEDs were not illuminating. The Quality Assurance team conducted an inspection and determined that certain units, all within the same two production lots, exhibited this non-compliance and investigated the manufacturer’s processes where they learned of the issue with the machining process for the packaging. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All products contain a serial number on the bar. Only products bearing the serial numbers 372382320 or 372382328 need to be checked for this possible non-compliance. All customers who purchased the product will be contacted and instructed to check the serial number located on the product. If they have an affected serial number, they will be further instructed to attach the running bar to power and confirm if all of the LEDs illuminate. If all of the LEDs illuminate, they may continue to use their product because it is not an affected unit. If one or more of the LEDs do not illuminate, they will be instructed to return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools to exchange for another unit. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : All products contain a serial number on the bar. Only products bearing the serial number 372382320 or 372382328 need to be checked for this possible non-compliance. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The manufacturer stopped using the packaging assembly machine that was generating the high frequency and switched to an alternate packaging machine which does not generate the high frequency. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Harbor Freight Tools Submission Date : OCT 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-081 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Harbor Freight Tools Address : 26677 Agoura Road Calabasas CA 91302 Company phone : 836 5000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20,200 Estimated percentage with defect : 15 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Kenway Model : 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Light Part No. : 59657 Size : 17 inches Function : Rear ID Lamp Descriptive Information : The rear tri-marker identification lamp is for trailers over 80 inches wide and packaged using a machine process, which on certain units during the specified production dates, damaged the LEDs in the product. This damage is noticeable immediately upon connecting the product to power before installation and is limited to two specific production lots identifiable by serial number/date code. Any unit not affected works as intended/expected. Production Dates : MAY 15, 2023 – JUL 14, 2023 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : For certain units of the Kenway 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Lights (SKU 59657) manufactured during specific production dates, the machine process used for packaging damaged the LEDs in the product, causing them not to illuminate. For affected lamps, this damage is immediately noticeable upon connecting the product to power before installation. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Risk of crash. When certain light emitting diodes (LED) in the Tri-Marker Bar Running Light fail to illuminate, it can reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : The packaging process for the Kenway 17 in. LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Light (SKU 59657) generated high frequencies. For certain units manufactured Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 during specified production dates, the high frequency generated during the packaging process induced an electrical current in certain of the lights during the final sealing of the packaging, leading to damage in some of the lights. In affected units, not all of the LEDs illuminate when powered. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : This occurrence is immediately noticeable upon being powered, and a customer can quickly determine whether they are in possession of an affected unit prior to installation. Involved Components : Component Name : Kenway 17in LED Rear Tri-Marker Bar Running Light Component Description : Light emitting diodes (LED) in the running lights. Component Part Number : 59657 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Jinhua Eagle King Co., Ltd. Address : Automotive Industrial Park 2nd Ring South Road Jinhua City, Zhejiang Foreign States 321000 Country : China Chronology : This is a new product introduced in the Kenway line, and customer reviews and sales are regularly monitored. The Harbor Freight Quality Assurance team noted customer returns and reviews indicating the LEDs were not illuminating. The Quality Assurance team conducted an inspection and determined that certain units, all within the same two production lots, exhibited this non-compliance and investigated the manufacturer’s processes where they learned of the issue with the machining process for the packaging. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-081 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Customers will be able to return an affected Tri-Marker Bar Running Light. All products contain a serial number, and only products bearing the serial numbers 372382320 or 372382328 may be affected, and thus, need to be checked for possible non-compliance. All customers who purchased the product will be contacted and instructed to check the serial number. If a customer has a product with an affected serial number, they will be instructed to attach the running bar to power to confirm whether all the LEDs illuminate. If all the LEDs illuminate, they may continue to use their product because it is not an affected unit. If one or more of the LEDs do not illuminate, they will be instructed to return the product to their local Harbor Freight Tools to exchange for another unit. In the event that a customer previously paid to repair the condition prior to receiving notice of the recall, the customer may contact Harbor Freight at [email protected] or 1-800-444-3353. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : All products contain a serial number on the bar. Only products bearing the serial number 372382320 or 372382328 need to be checked for this possible non-compliance. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The manufacturer stopped using the packaging assembly machine that was generating the high frequency and switched to an alternate packaging machine which does not generate the high frequency. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 15, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 15, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
**************************************************************************************************************
SEOCONTENT-END
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.