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NHTSA Recall 23V343000: Winch (equipment) and electrical system

Fox Factory, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,578 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Fox Factory Ford Pickup.

1,578
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 11)
NHTSA campaign23V343000
ComponentsEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedMay 12, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 11, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, GM, RAM, 1500, 2500, Ford F-250, F-150, and F-350 vehicles equipped with Warn winches and wireless/handheld remotes. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and corrode the circuit board, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

Safety risk

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Fox Factory 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2023. Owners may contact Fox Factory customer service at 1-831-274-6500 or Warn customer service at 1-800-543-9276.

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 23V343000

Make and modelModel years
Fox Factory Ford Pickup2021, 2022, 2023
Fox Factory Gm Pickup2021, 2022, 2023
Fox Factory Jeep2021, 2022, 2023
Fox Factory RAM Pickup2021, 2022, 2023

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.