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FOX Factory Jeep Recall 23V343: Winch May Operate Unintentionally Due to Water in Remote

NHTSA campaign 23V343, reported May 12, 2023, 1,578 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the handheld wireless remote used to control the winch and corrode its circuit board. Corrosion can allow the winch to run without the driver intending it, which increases the risk of injury.

To address the problem, owners will receive instructions on how 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 free replacement remote. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2023. You can contact Fox Factory customer service at 1-831-274-6500 or WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276, and you can 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 23V343Fox Factory, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Problem
Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, GM, RAM, 1500, 2500, Ford F-250, F-150, and F-350 vehicles equipped with Warn winches and wireless/handheld remotes. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and corrode the circuit board, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Fox Factory 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2023. Owners may contact Fox Factory customer service at 1-831-274-6500 or Warn customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
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

FOX Factory Ford Pickup202120222023
FOX Factory GM Pickup202120222023
FOX Factory Jeep202120222023
FOX Factory RAM Pickup202120222023