FIELD VAN SPRINTER 2020: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V267000

Make Model Year
FIELD VAN SPRINTER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-19 2023-04-13 2023-04-13

Manufacturers Involved: Field Van, Inc

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Field Van, Inc "Field Van" is recalling certain 2019-2022 Sprinter vehicles, 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.

Consequence

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Field Van 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. Once new parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant remote available, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Field Van customer service at 1-559-233-8267.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.