Recall 23V381000: 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250, 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350, 2022 Knapheide Ford F-550 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 26, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 38
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250
- 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350
- 2022 Knapheide Ford F-550
- 2022 Knapheide GM 2500HD
- 2023 Knapheide GM 2500HD
- 2023 Knapheide GM 3500
- 2022 Knapheide RAM 3500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V381000
- Manufacturer
- Knapheide Manufacturing Company
- Owner letters
- Oct 13, 2023
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical:winch (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology