Federal Register #NHTSA-2020-0115

NHTSA Denies Harbor Freight Tools' Petition on Noncompliant Kenway Trailer Light Kits

This notice concerns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) denial of Harbor Freight Tools' (HFT) petition regarding noncompliance of certain trailer light kits. - Government Buyer: - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) - Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. (manufacturer) - Products Involved: - Kenway 12V Magnetic Trailer Light Kits - Approximately 3,832 units - Kenway 12V Submersible LED Trailer Lights - Approximately 3,832 units - Notable Requirements and Findings: - Products failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 photometric intensity requirements for turn signal lamps, stop lamps, and taillamps - NHTSA found the noncompliance significant due to potential glare and visibility issues - HFT is required to notify customers and provide a free remedy for the affected products - Emphasis on OEMs: - Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. is the manufacturer of the noncompliant lighting products

Description

Harbor Freight Tools (HFT) determined that certain Kenway 12V Magnetic Trailer Light Kits and Submersible LED Trailer Lights manufactured by Jinhua Eagle King Tools Co., Ltd. do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. HFT filed a noncompliance report and petitioned NHTSA for a decision that the noncompliances are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. This notice announces the denial of HFT's petition, requiring HFT to provide notification and remedy for the noncompliances.

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