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Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus Recall 23V190: Winch May Run Unintentionally Due to Water in Remote

NHTSA campaign 23V190, reported March 22, 2023, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can get into the wireless handheld remote that controls the winch on certain 2022 fire apparatus vehicles. The water can corrode the remote's circuit board, which may allow the winch to operate without the driver intending it to.

An unintentionally operating winch increases the risk of injury. Owners should inspect the remote for corrosion and disable its wireless function by removing the battery pack, as described in the owner notification letter mailed April 5, 2023. If corrosion or water intrusion is found, stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement. Once new parts are available, WARN will provide a water-resistant replacement remote free of charge.

Owners with questions can contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V190Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Problem
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2022 Emergency Utility, Flatbed Brush, and 300 Gallon Mini Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles, equipped with a Warn Winch and 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
Alexis Fire 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 April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
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.

Affected vehicles

Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus2022