The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V267000·Announced 2023-04-13

Field Van Sprinter vehicles recalled for unintended winch operation

Field Van is recalling certain 2019-2022 Sprinter vehicles with Warn Winch wireless remotes. Water intrusion into the remote can cause corrosion and unintended winch operation, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: This recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended winch operation) where no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the severity rubric, theoretical hazards without reported injuries score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Field Van, Inc is recalling certain 2019-2022 Sprinter vehicles equipped with a Warn Winch and wireless handheld remote. Water can enter the wireless remote control, causing corrosion of the circuit board. This corrosion can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles. Owners were notified by letter on April 19, 2023.

Owners should inspect their 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 free replacement water-resistant remotes. Owners can contact Field Van customer service at 1-559-233-8267 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FIELD VAN SPRINTER
Brand
FIELD VAN
Manufacturer
Field Van, Inc
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
20

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 (1)

  • SPRINTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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