WARN WARN VR EVO WINCH Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
WARN VR EVO WINCH
Brand
WARN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. is recalling certain WARN VR EVO WINCH equipment due to equipment:mechanical:winch issues. A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Warn Industries, Inc. (WARN) is recalling the Wireless/Handheld Remote sold with certain VR EVO 8, VR EVO 8-S, VR EVO 10, VR EVO 10-S, VR EVO 12, VR EVO 12-S winches, and Remote Service Part. Please see the recall report for a list of all affected winch part numbers. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
As an interim action, WARN will provide owners with instructions 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 parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant Remote available to affected customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026