2021–2023 Fox Factory Ford Pickup, 2021–2023 Fox Factory GM Pickup, 2021–2023 Fox Factory Jeep and 1 other model Recall: Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and corrode the…
NHTSA campaign 23V343000 · Equipment · filed May 12, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory) 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. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and corrode the circuit board, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
The risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Factory | Ford Pickup | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Fox Factory | GM Pickup | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Fox Factory | Jeep | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Fox Factory | Ram Pickup | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V343000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.