The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V343000·Announced 2023-05-12

Fox Factory Recalls Winch Remotes on 2021-2023 Jeep, GM, Ford, RAM Vehicles

Fox Factory is recalling 1,578 vehicles equipped with Warn winches because water may enter the remote, corrode the circuit board, and cause 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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criterion for potential injury from unintentional winch operation.

Plain-English summary

Fox Factory, Inc. 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. The recall affects 1,578 vehicles.

Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and corrode the circuit board. This corrosion can allow the winch to operate unintentionally, which increases the risk of injury.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FOX FACTORY FORD PICKUP, GM PICKUP, RAM PICKUP, JEEP
Brand
FOX FACTORY
Manufacturer
Fox Factory, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Winch Remote
Hazard
Affected units
1,578

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 (4)

  • FORD PICKUP
  • GM PICKUP
  • RAM PICKUP
  • JEEP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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