Knapheide Manufacturing Company is recalling 38 vehicles, including certain 2022-2023 GM 2500HD, 2023 GM 3500, 2022 RAM 3500, and Ford F-250, F-350, and F-550 models. These vehicles are equipped with Warn Industries VR EVO winches that feature a wireless handheld remote control. Water can enter these remotes and corrode the circuit board, which may trigger the winch to start operating on its own without user input. Owners will be provided with instructions to inspect and disable the wireless remote until a water-resistant replacement is available for free.
If the winch operates unintentionally due to circuit board corrosion, it poses a significant risk of injury to anyone near the vehicle or the winch cable. This unexpected movement can cause the cable to snap or pull objects and people toward the winch mechanism.
You have 2 options:
Disable wireless function and inspect for corrosion
Free replacement water-resistant remote
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response