The defect
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 risk
A detach light tower can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Light Boy GBX12SK | 2020, 2023 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Boy GBX12SK | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Light Boy GBX12SK | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other trailer hitches recalls in 2026
5 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the trailer hitches.
| 26V656000 6 Oct 2026 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 26V639000 2 Oct 2026 | Ring Power Corporation |
| 26V618000 25 Sept 2026 | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| 26V480000 24 Jul 2026 | Midwest Industries, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026