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Four Degree LO-Lal Recall 23V223: Winch Remote Can Corrode and Run Winch Unintentionally

NHTSA campaign 23V223, reported March 30, 2023, 65 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the wireless handheld remote that controls the winch on certain trailers, corroding the circuit board. This can cause the winch to operate unintentionally, which raises the risk of injury.

Until a fix is available, follow the recall instructions: remove the battery pack from the remote to disable its wireless function, and check the remote for corrosion or water intrusion. If you find either, stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a free replacement. A water-resistant replacement remote will be provided free of charge once parts are available. Owners were notified by mail on April 12, 2023. You can also contact Four Degree customer service at 1-309-853-3387, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V223Four Degree Trailer Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Problem
Four Degree Trailer Company (Four Degree) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Lo-LAL and IPT-EOT trailers, 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
Four Degree 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 12, 2023. Owners may contact Four Degree customer service at 1-309-853-3387.
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

Four Degree Ipt-Eot2019202020212022
Four Degree LO-Lal2019202020212022