CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can enter the wireless handheld remote used to control the winch on certain trailers. Over time this can corrode the remote's circuit board, which may cause the winch to run without the driver intending it. An unintentional winch operation raises the risk of injury.
The recall instructs owners to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable its wireless function by removing the battery pack. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when the battery pack is removed, stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote at no cost. WARN will later provide a replacement water-resistant remote, also free of charge, once parts are available.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners can contact Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing customer service at 1-502-637-2551, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kentucky Trailer XL-12 | 20212022 |
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