Corrosion on Remote Control Circuit Board – 2019-2022 Four Degree Lo-LAL & IPT-EOT Trailers

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WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. January 6, 2023
12900 SE Capps Road
Clackamas, Oregon 97015
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
NHTSA Recall No. 22E101
Re: WARN® Handheld Wireless/Corded Remote Control for VR EVO Winches
To: Owners of WARN VR EVO Winches
Dear Valued Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Warn Industries has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the handheld remote-control device that was sold with WARN VR EVO winches. A small number of remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failures that can result in unintended winch operation, which increases the risk of injury. Only the remote is subject to this recall notice, the winch is not affected. This notice applies to product sold and used in the USA.
Products affected: Remotes shipped with all EVO winch models manufactured between June 3, 2019 to November 29, 2022.
PN 103250 – VR EVO 8
PN 103251 – VR EVO 8-S
PN 103252 – VR EVO 10
PN 103253 – VR EVO 10-S
PN 103254 – VR EVO 12
PN 102355 – VR EVO 12-S
PN 104218 – S/P Remote & Control Module
Product Identification:
VR EVO Winch Serial numbers Affected:
03062019xxxx – 29112022xxxx
(03 June 2019 – 29 November 2022)
Serial numbers are located on the back side of the winch drum support.
AND, with this Remote Switch Face Configuration (all components on the switch face are black in color)
What should you do?
If you own any of the products listed above, we ask that you immediately do the following:
1. Stop using the remote.
2. Follow the attached instructions and inspect the inside of the remote for corrosion.
3. Remove the battery pack from inside the remote as shown in the attached instructions to disable the wireless control function.
4. The remote can still be used to control the winch when physically plugged into the winch without the battery pack.
5. Keep the remote dry and unplugged when not in use.
A copy of these instructions can also be found at: www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info
If your remote has been exposed to water, or is malfunctioning, contact WARN Customer Service at 800-543-9276 or cs@warn.com to arrange for a replacement.
What will we do?
• Warn Industries is developing a replacement water-resistant remote control that it will make available to affected customers, at no charge, when the product is available.
• Warn will replace your existing VR EVO remote with a “corded-only” remote if any internal corrosion is observed when removing the battery pack.
• As compensation for losing the wireless functionality on your existing remote or replacement “corded-only” remote, Warn Industries will provide current VR EVO winch owners with a $100 coupon valid toward the purchase of a new wireless remote product, or any other future purchase on www.warn.com.
• Registration and instructions on how to receive your coupon can be found at: www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info. Winch owners will be required to provide verification of battery pack removal and or proof of purchase to receive the coupon.
• The inspection and replacement will take approximately 5 – 10 minutes.
Who Should You Contact with Further Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact WARN Customer Service at 800-543-9276 or cs@warn.com, or visit our website at www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info.
If Warn Industries fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
What If You Already Paid for This Repair?
You may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of repairs made prior to receiving this notice. You may submit your receipts along with a reimbursement request to cs@warn.com or by mail to Warn Industries, Attn: VR EVO Remote Recall, 12900 SE Capps Rd., Clackamas, OR 97015.
The safety of our customers is paramount to Warn Industries. Since 1948, Warn has put the customer first by offering the highest quality products and by doing the right thing. These core values will continue on into our 75th year of business.
Sincerely,
Kyle Shiminski
VP & General Manager
Warn Industries
VR EVO Remote Battery Pack Removal Instructions
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws from the remote control cover.
1.
Remove the remote control cover and locate battery pack.
2.
Cut the grey and white wires to release the battery pack from the remote.
3.
Remove and discard battery pack completely.
4.
Replace remote control cover and the three screws.
5.
Take time to fully read and complete all instructional steps and warnings.
When winch is not in use, unplug the remote control cable from the remote control base AND the winch remote socket. Store remote control in a protected, dry place.
6.WARNING
Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, dry area.WARNING
Never leave remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used.WARNING Never leave the winch remote control plugged in when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or when the winch is not being used.
For further information or any questions contact:
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC.
12900 S.E. Capps Road, Clackamas
OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200,
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
or visit www.warn.com.WARNING If corrosion is observed on the circuit board or battery pack, DO NOT USE the remote. Contact Warn Industries’ customer service for a replacement.
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Four Degree Trailer Company
3726 HWY 34
Kewanee, IL 61443
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Recall No. 23V223
Handheld Wireless/Corded Remote Control for VR EVO Winches
This notice applies to your trailer,
04/12/2023
Dear
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Four Degree Trailer Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2019-2022
Lo-LAL and IPT-EOT trailers, equipped with a Warn Winch and 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,
increasing the risk of injury. Only the remote is subject to this recall notice, the winch is not affected. This notice applies
to product sold and used in the USA.
Products affected: Remotes shipped with all EVO winch models manufactured between June 3, 2019 to November 29,
2022.
PN 103250 – VR EVO 8
PN 103251 – VR EVO 8-S
PN 103252 – VR EVO 10
PN 103253 – VR EVO 10-S
PN 103254 – VR EVO 12
PN 102355 – VR EVO 12-S
PN 104218 – S/P Remote & Control Module
Product Identification:
VR EVO Winch Serial numbers Affected:
03062019xxxx – 29112022xxxx
(03 June 2019 – 29 November 2022)
Serial numbers are located on the back side of the winch drum support.
AND, with this Remote Switch Face Configuration (all components on the switch face are black in color)
What should you do?
If you own any of the products listed above, we ask that you immediately do the following:
1. Stop using the remote.
2. Follow the attached instructions and inspect the inside of the remote for corrosion.
3. Remove the battery pack from inside the remote as shown in the attached instructions to disable the wireless control
function.
4. The remote can still be used to control the winch when physically plugged into the winch without the battery pack.
5. Keep the remote dry and unplugged when not in use.
A copy of these instructions can also be found at: www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info
If your remote has been exposed to water, or is malfunctioning, contact WARN Customer Service at 800-543-9276 or
cs@warn.com to arrange for a replacement.
What will we do?
• Warn Industries will send a replacement water-resistant remote control, at no charge.
• Warn will replace your existing VR EVO remote with a “corded-only” remote if any internal corrosion is observed when
removing the battery pack.
• As compensation for losing the wireless functionality on your existing remote or replacement “corded-only” remote,
Warn Industries will provide current VR EVO winch owners with a $100 coupon valid toward the purchase of a new
wireless remote product, or any other future purchase on www.warn.com.
• Registration and instructions on how to receive your coupon can be found at: www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info.
Winch owners will be required to provide verification of battery pack removal and or proof of purchase to receive the
coupon.
Who Should You Contact with Further Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact WARN Customer Service at 800-543-9276 or
cs@warn.com, or visit our website at www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info.
If Warn Industries fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, you may
submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go
to http://www.safercar.gov.
What If You Already Paid for This Repair?
You may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of repairs made prior to receiving this notice. You may submit
your receipts along with a reimbursement request to cs@warn.com or by mail to Warn Industries, Attn: VR EVO Remote
Recall, 12900 SE Capps Rd., Clackamas, OR 97015.
The safety of our customers is paramount to Warn Industries. Since 1948, Warn has put the customer first by offering
the highest quality products and by doing the right thing. These core values will continue on into our 75th year of
business.
Sincerely,
Denis Shenaut
Four Degree Trailer Company

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-223
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Four Degree Trailer Company MAR 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-223 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Four Degree Trailer Company Address : 3726 US HWY 34
Kewanee IL 61443
Company phone : 853-3387
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 69 Estimated percentage with defect : NR
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2022 LO-LAL IPT-EOT
Vehicle Type : Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Warn Industries has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the handheld remote-control device that was sold with WARN VR EVO winches. A small number of remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failures that can result in unintended winch operation, which increases the risk of injury.
65 units are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2019 – NOV 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failures that can result in unintended winch operation, which increases the risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Unintended winch operation if winch is submerged in water.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-223
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR
Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Warn Industries Address : 12900 SE Capps Road
Clackamas Oregon 97015
Country : United States
Chronology :
NR
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : NR How Remedy Component Differs NR from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-223
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Four Degree Trailer Company APR 05, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-223 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Four Degree Trailer Company Address : 3726 US HWY 34
Kewanee IL 61443
Company phone : 309-853-3387
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 65 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2019-2022 LO-LAL IPT-EOT
Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Warn Industries has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the handheld remote-control device that was sold with WARN VR EVO winches. A small number of remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failures that can result in unintended winch operation, which increases the risk of injury.
65 units are affected Production Dates : JUN 03, 2019 – NOV 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failures that can result in unintended winch operation, which increases the risk of injury.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Unintended winch operation if winch is submerged in water.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-223 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : VR EVO 8 Component Description : Winch Component Part Number : 103250 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Warn Industries Address : 12900 SE Capps Road
Clackamas Oregon 97015
Country : United States Chronology :
STOP SHIPMENT NOTICE
TO: Warn Distributors FROM: Warn Industries, Inc. DATE: 12/22/2022
RE: WARN VR EVO Stop Shipment Dear Valued Warn Business Partner,
It has recently come to our attention that there is a potential quality issue with the hand-held Remote Control included with the WARN VR EVO line of winches. A small number of Remotes which have been exposed to or submerged in water have exhibited failure. We are investigating this issue and actively developing a solution to remedy the situation. Out of an abundance of caution at this time, we have initiated a stop shipment on the following EVO part numbers from Warn Industries.
103250 VR EVO 8
103251 VR EVO 8-S
103252 VR EVO 10
103253 VR EVO 10-S
103254 VR EVO 12
102355 VR EVO 12-S
104218 S/P Remote & Control Module
As we finalize our solution, we ask that you stop shipment on these part numbers as well. We will provide you with more information regarding the solution as soon as it is available.
Sincerely,
Kyle Shiminski
VP & General Manager The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-223
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Warn Industries is developing a replacement water-resistant remote
control that it will make available to affected customers, at no charge, when the product is available.
• Warn will replace your existing VR EVO remote with a “corded-only” remote if any internal corrosion is observed when removing the battery pack.
• As compensation for losing the wireless functionality on your existing remote or replacement “corded-only” remote, Warn Industries will provide current VR EVO winch owners with a $100 coupon valid toward the purchase of a new wireless remote product, or any other future purchase on www.warn.com.
• Registration and instructions on how to receive your coupon can be found at: www.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info. Winch owners will be required to provide verification of battery pack removal and or proof of purchase to receive the coupon.
• The inspection and replacement will take approximately 5 – 10 minutes. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Warn would need to answer this Warn sent a letter to us on January 6th 2023. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : We will mail recall notices beginning 4/17 if not before. All customers have previously received email notices.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 17, 2023 – MAY 15, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 17, 2023 – MAY 15, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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