CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- Crysteel Manufacturing Inc (Crysteel) is recalling certain 2021-2023 dump body vehicles built on Isuzu NRR-Series chassis, 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
- Crysteel 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 beginning on April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Crysteel customer service at 1-800-533-0494. Crysteel's number for this recall is TS#_2013.
- 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 that controls the winch, causing corrosion on its circuit board. This can allow the winch to operate unintentionally, which raises the risk of injury.
Owners should follow the instructions being provided with the recall to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable its wireless function by removing the battery pack. If corrosion or water intrusion is found, stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, which is free of charge. Once replacement parts are available, WARN will provide a water-resistant replacement remote at no cost. Owners can also contact Crysteel customer service at 1-800-533-0494, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Crysteel Dump Body | 202120222023 |
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