NHTSA recall,
Warn Winch Wireless Remote Kit
The wireless remote may fail to stop a winch, causing unexpected movements and risk of injury.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
WARN Industries, Inc. is recalling certain WARN WINCH WIRELESS REMOTE KITs. The wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, causing unexpected winch movements. A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury. The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026, and affects 8,574 units nationwide.
The problem involves the equipment component for the winch. The remedy offered by the agency is that Warn will reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026.
What to do
If yours is included:
- Warn will reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026. You may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Warn will reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026. Owners may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276.
Is yours affected?
Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.
Warn Winch Wireless Remote Kit, Equipment:Mechanical:Winch
From the NHTSA notice
Warn Industries, Inc. (WARN) is recalling certain Wireless Remote Kits with part numbers 90287 and 90289.
Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- WARN Industries, Inc.
- Component
- Vehicle equipment defect
- Campaign
- 26E041000
- Units affected
- 8,574
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-543-9276
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
