Warn Vr Evo Winch — Equipment: mechanical: winch
Published December 27, 2022 · Recall initiated: December 23, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22E101000, published December 27, 2022 and initiated December 23, 2022. Recalling firm: WARN Industries, Inc.; Warn Vr Evo Winch — Equipment: mechanical: winch.
What's the hazard
Warn Industries, Inc. (WARN) is recalling the Wireless/Handheld Remote sold with certain VR EVO 8, VR EVO 8-S, VR EVO 10, VR EVO 10-S, VR EVO 12, VR EVO 12-S winches, and Remote Service Part. Please see the recall report for a list of all affected winch part numbers. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
What to do
As an interim action, WARN will provide owners with instructions 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 parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant Remote available to affected customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WARN
- Model
- VR EVO WINCH
- Manufacturer
- WARN Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- WARN VR EVO WINCH
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Warn Vr Evo Winch — Equipment: mechanical: winch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22E101000 on December 27, 2022. Reported hazard: Warn Industries, Inc. (WARN) is recalling the Wireless/Handheld Remote sold with certain VR EVO 8, VR EVO 8-S, VR EVO 10, VR EVO 10-S, VR EVO 12, VR EVO 12-S winches, and Remote Service Part. Please see the recall report for a list of all affected winch part numbers. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
What should I do if I have this product?
As an interim action, WARN will provide owners with instructions 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 parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant Remote available to affected customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WARN. Model: VR EVO WINCH.