NHTSA Recall 23V381000: Winch (equipment)
Knapheide Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Knapheide Ford F-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V381000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH |
| Report received | May 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 23V381000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Knapheide Ford F-250 | 2022 |
| Knapheide Ford F-350 | 2022 |
| Knapheide Ford F-550 | 2022 |
| Knapheide Gm 2500HD | 2022, 2023 |
| Knapheide Gm 3500 | 2023 |
| Knapheide RAM 3500 | 2022 |
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.