Light Boy recall: 2020–2023 GBX12SK – trailer hitches
Light Boy America,Inc is recalling 2020–2023 Light Boy GBX12SK because of a crash risk – 12 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 1, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
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| Product | 2020–2023 Light Boy GBX12SK |
| Brand | Light Boy |
| Company | Light Boy America,Inc |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | September 1, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | September 1, 2026 |
| Quantity | 12 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V564000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Light Boy | GBX12SK | 2020–2023 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V564000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Recalled part
- Tow Bar · Tow bar assembly with pivot hole · A100153201
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: a crash risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “Light Boy America, Inc (Light Boy) is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, causing the light tower to detach.”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A detach light tower can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will install a new bracket or a reinforcement cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Light Boy customer service at 1-800-421-1244.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V564000.
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About this recall
Is Light Boy 2020–2023 Light Boy GBX12SK recalled?
Yes. Light Boy America,Inc reported the recall to NHTSA on September 1, 2026; NHTSA published it September 1, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a crash risk. Light Boy America, Inc (Light Boy) is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, causing the light tower to detach.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will install a new bracket or a reinforcement cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Light Boy customer service at 1-800-421-1244.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.