Four Degree Recalls 2019-2022 Trailers Due to Winch Remote Water Intrusion
Four Degree is recalling 2019-2022 Lo-LAL and IPT-EOT trailers because water can enter the winch remote, causing corrosion that allows the winch to operate unintentionally.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintentional winch operation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Four Degree Trailer Company is recalling certain 2019-2022 Lo-LAL and IPT-EOT trailers equipped with a Warn Winch and a wireless handheld remote. The recall involves 65 units. The defect occurs when water enters the handheld remote control, causing circuit board corrosion. This corrosion can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
An unintentionally operating winch increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Owners will receive notification letters mailed on April 12, 2023. Four Degree will work with Warn Industries to provide instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack. If corrosion or water intrusion is found, owners should stop using the remote and contact Warn customer service for a free replacement. Once available, Warn will provide a replacement water-resistant remote free of charge. Owners may also contact Four Degree customer service at 1-309-853-3387 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOUR DEGREE IPT-EOT, LO-LAL
- Brand
- FOUR DEGREE
- Manufacturer
- Four Degree Trailer Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 65
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- IPT-EOT
- LO-LAL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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