Recall 23V-381: 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250, 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350 and 4 more
Knapheide Manufacturing Company recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023, covering about 38 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Knapheide Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Mechanical › Winch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V381000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Knapheide Ford F-250 | 2022 | All years |
| Knapheide Ford F-350 | 2022 | All years |
| Knapheide Ford F-550 | 2022 | All years |
| Knapheide GM 2500HD | 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Knapheide GM 3500 | 2023 | All years |
| Knapheide RAM 3500 | 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V-381?
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.
How is recall 23V-381 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.