Knapheide Manufacturing Company: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Knapheide Manufacturing Company in 2023. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 26, 2023

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Corrosion on Remote Control Circuit Board

Knapheide Manufacturing Company (KMC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 GM 2500HD, 2022 RAM 3500, Ford F-250, F-350, F-550, and 2023 GM 3500 vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO 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.

NHTSA ID: 23V381000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

KMC 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 October 13, 2023. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 217-222-7131.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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