NHTSA Recall 23V186000: Winch (equipment) and electrical system
KENTUCKY TRAILER MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Kentucky Trailer XL-12.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V186000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V186000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.