Safety Recall NHTSA · 23E081000 Reported October 18, 2023

Running lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108

Harbor Freight Tools · N/A · 20,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23E081000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20,200
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 18, 2023
Completion Rate
1.78

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

Lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Harbor freight will inspect the running lights and exchange the lights as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 26, 2023. owners may contact harbor freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harbor Freight Tools dealer and reference recall ID 23E081000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23E081000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23E081000?

NHTSA recall 23E081000 was issued by Harbor Freight Tools on October 18, 2023. It addresses: Running lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 20,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harbor Freight Tools dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23E081000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.