2022 Knapheide Ram 3500 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-550 | 2023 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2022 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2023 Knapheide Gm 3500 — Equipment: mechanical: winch
Published May 30, 2023 · Recall initiated: May 26, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V381000, published May 30, 2023 and initiated May 26, 2023. Recalling firm: Knapheide Manufacturing Company; 2022 Knapheide Ram 3500 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-550 | 2023 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2022 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2023 Knapheide Gm 3500 — Equipment: mechanical: winch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KNAPHEIDE
- Model
- RAM 3500
- Manufacturer
- Knapheide Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2022 KNAPHEIDE RAM 3500 | 2022 KNAPHEIDE FORD F-350 | 2022 KNAPHEIDE FORD F-250 | 2022 KNAPHEIDE FORD F-550 | 2023 KNAPHEIDE GM 2500HD | 2022 KNAPHEIDE GM 2500HD | 2023 KNAPHEIDE GM 3500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Knapheide Ram 3500 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-350 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-250 | 2022 Knapheide Ford F-550 | 2023 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2022 Knapheide Gm 2500hd | 2023 Knapheide Gm 3500 — Equipment: mechanical: winch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V381000 on May 30, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KNAPHEIDE. Model: RAM 3500.