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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V186000

2021 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 | 2022 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 — Equipment: mechanical: winch

Published March 21, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 20, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V186000, published March 21, 2023 and initiated March 20, 2023. Recalling firm: Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing; 2021 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 | 2022 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 — Equipment: mechanical: winch.

What's the hazard

Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing (KTM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kentucky Trailer XL-12 trailers equipped with certain Warn 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.

What to do

KTM 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 May 15, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-502-637-2551.

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Recall details

Brand
KENTUCKY TRAILER
Model
XL-12
Manufacturer
Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing
Lot
2021 KENTUCKY TRAILER XL-12 | 2022 KENTUCKY TRAILER XL-12
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 | 2022 Kentucky Trailer Xl-12 — Equipment: mechanical: winch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V186000 on March 21, 2023. Reported hazard: Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing (KTM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kentucky Trailer XL-12 trailers equipped with certain Warn 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

KTM 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 May 15, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-502-637-2551.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENTUCKY TRAILER. Model: XL-12.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)