Baja Designs RTL-M Mini LED Rear Tail Light Bar — Universal SKU: 100601 | Universal | 6-Inch | Rear Tail / Brake / Cargo / License Plate | Street Legal

The RTL-M is a compact 6-inch rear tail light bar built for space-limited applications — Jeeps, motorcycles, UTVs, and ATVs. Five red LEDs serve as running and brake lights. Two central white LEDs provide cargo and scene illumination. An integrated license plate illuminator is included for use with the Universal License Plate Mount or Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount. Wiring harness sold separately — harness selection depends on application.

Before ordering: This light does not include a wiring harness. Two harness options are available — select based on your application:

• PN 640127 — Automotive RTL Harness (standard vehicle tail/brake light integration, no license plate function)
• PN 640605 — RTL-M License Plate Harness (required if using the license plate illuminator feature)

Confirm your harness selection before ordering. Both are sold separately.

Required separately: Wiring harness PN 640127 (automotive) or PN 640605 (license plate) — sold separately.

Verified Fitment

Compatible mounts (sold separately):

• Universal License Plate Mount (license plate illuminator use)
• Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount (license plate illuminator use)

Component Specifications

What Is and Is NOT Included

Included:

• RTL-M 6-inch LED Rear Tail Light Bar with license plate illuminator
• Mounting hardware (stainless steel)

Not included:

• Wiring harness — PN 640127 (Automotive RTL Harness) or PN 640605 (RTL-M License Plate Harness); select based on application; sold separately
• Universal License Plate Mount or Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount (sold separately if license plate illuminator use is intended)

Critical Compatibility

• Harness selection is application-dependent: PN 640127 is the standard Automotive RTL Harness for tail/brake light integration without the license plate illuminator function. PN 640605 is the RTL-M License Plate Harness required if using the license plate illuminator feature. Confirm which harness fits your build before ordering.
• License plate illuminator: The license plate illuminator is an integrated feature of the RTL-M and requires the Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount or Universal License Plate Mount to use. Both are sold separately. The Automotive RTL Harness (640127) does not support the license plate illuminator function — use PN 640605 for that feature.
• Universal fitment: The RTL-M is suited for space-limited applications including Jeeps, motorcycles, UTVs, and ATVs. Confirm your mounting location and bracket solution before ordering.
• Rear-projecting only: The RTL-M is a rear tail light bar — it is not a forward-facing auxiliary light. Do not install in a forward-facing position.
• Street legal: The RTL-M is street legal as a rear running and brake light application.

Installation Notes

Professional installation is recommended. The RTL-M mounts using the included stainless steel mounting hardware. The correct wiring harness must be sourced before installation — PN 640127 for standard automotive tail/brake integration, or PN 640605 for license plate illuminator use.

Refer to the current Baja Designs installation instructions for SKU 100601 for complete procedures, torque specifications, and wiring diagrams.

The Obsidian Take

The RTL-M is Baja Designs' compact rear tail light solution for builds where a full-size tail bar won't fit — 6.69 inches, 1.1 lbs, and 312 lumens with five red running/brake LEDs, two white cargo LEDs, and an integrated license plate illuminator. At 0.75W in tail mode and 5.5W on brake, it adds meaningful visibility without meaningfully loading the electrical system. The two-harness system is the most important pre-order decision: 640127 for a clean tail/brake-only setup, 640605 if you're using the license plate illuminator on a Jeep JK spare tire mount or universal plate mount. Order the wrong harness and the license plate illuminator won't function.

This Product Is For You If

• You need a compact rear tail/brake light bar for a Jeep, motorcycle, UTV, or ATV with limited mounting space.
• You want running light, brake light, and cargo/scene lighting combined in a 6.69-inch bar.
• You want the optional license plate illuminator feature for use with the Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount or Universal License Plate Mount.
• You are prepared to source the correct harness — PN 640127 for automotive or PN 640605 for license plate function — before installation.

This Product Is Not For You If

• You need a full-size rear light bar — the RTL-M is a 6.69-inch compact for space-limited applications.
• You have not confirmed your correct harness PN before ordering.
• You want a forward-facing auxiliary light — the RTL-M is rear-projecting only.

Product Family Reference

The RTL-M is the compact version of the Baja Designs RTL (Rear Tail Light) platform. The RTL-M is available in a 6-inch configuration for space-limited builds. Confirm with Baja Designs for full-size RTL availability and licensing in your application.

Common Questions

Which wiring harness do I need?
Two options apply. PN 640127 (Automotive RTL Harness) integrates the running and brake light functions only. PN 640605 (RTL-M License Plate Harness) is required if you want to use the integrated license plate illuminator. Confirm your intended use before ordering.

Does the license plate illuminator work with any mount?
The license plate illuminator is designed for use with the Jeep JK Spare Tire Mount or the Universal License Plate Mount, both sold separately. PN 640605 must also be sourced for the license plate function.

How many LEDs does this bar have?
Five red LEDs for running and brake functions, two white LEDs for cargo and scene lighting, plus the integrated license plate illuminator.

Is this light bar street legal?
Yes. The RTL-M is street legal as a rear running and brake light.

How waterproof is this bar?
IP69K rated — waterproof to 9 feet and pressure washable. The system also exceeds MIL-STD-810G and is IK10 impact resistant.

What is the warranty?
Baja Designs provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty and a 30-Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee.

Manufacturer Data Disclaimer

Specification, included-component, and installation data for this product are sourced from Baja Designs manufacturer documentation and OFAS-verified product data current as of publication. Specifications are subject to change without notice; confirm current documentation for this SKU at the time of purchase.

Required Legal, Warning, Fitment, and Return Notices

Road Use Notice: The RTL-M is street legal as a rear running and brake light application. Buyer is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding vehicle lighting.

California Proposition 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Warranty Summary: Baja Designs provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, along with a 30-Day Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. Full warranty terms are available at BajaDesigns.com.

Return Policy: Baja Designs provides a 30-day satisfaction guarantee from the invoice date. To initiate any return or exchange, a Return Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained before shipping — returns received without an RMA number will not be processed. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility. Baja Designs is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. A 15% restocking fee applies to items returned after 30 days from the invoice date, items with installation or mounting damage, items not in original packaging or not in 100% sellable condition, and items damaged by poor packaging. Exchanges for unused items are accepted within 90 days of the invoice date for one-to-one replacements of the same product only — a different color of the same product is acceptable; different products, upgrades, or substitutions are not eligible. Refunds are applied to the original payment method within 7–10 business days of Baja Designs receiving the returned goods.