2022-2023 Knapheide Ford F-250, Knapheide Ford F-350 and others recall: winch

Knapheide Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall on May 26, 2023. It covers about 38 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 38
reported: May 26, 2023
owners notified: Oct 13, 2023

Equipment: mechanical: winch

What is wrong: Knapheide Manufacturing Company (KMC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GM 2500HD, 2022 RAM 3500, Ford F-250, F-350, F-550, and 2023 GM 3500 vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Risk: A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: KMC will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. Once new parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant remote available, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2023. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 217‑222‑7131.

Recall number 23V381000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 23V381000

Is there a recall on the 2022-2023 Knapheide Ford F-250, Knapheide Ford F-350 and others winch?

Yes. Recall 23V381000, reported on May 26, 2023, covers about 38 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V381000?

KMC will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. Once new parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant remote available, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2023. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 217‑222‑7131.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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