An official ACCC notice concerns Warn VR EVO Winch (All Models). If a winch stops or starts unexpectedly while being used, the cable or vehicle may move suddenly. The winch may also operate unintentionally while not being used, for example when parked or driving. If the winch operates unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of accident and serious injury to people inside the vehicle or nearby the winch. Published 2023-02-03.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control for affected winches and contact ARB to register their details. Consumers can register their details by contacting ARB by: • Phone: 1800 879 602 • Email: productrecall@arb.com.au • ARB’s website: www.arb.com.au/warn-winch-recall • visiting any ARB store. ARB will send the consumer a pre-paid satchel for the consumer to send their affected remote control to ARB for inspection and repair. ARB will inspect each affected remote control for signs of corrosion to the circuit board. If there is no corrosion, ARB will apply corrosion protection to the circuit board. This will waterproof the circuit board to prevent any corrosion in the future and ARB will return the remote control to the consumer. If the circuit board has corrosion, ARB will replace the remote control.
Recall number
5ab519de-81de-4687-9f18-62fcad0c8e14
Official notice
2023-02-03
The hazard
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If a winch stops or starts unexpectedly while being used, the cable or vehicle may move suddenly. The winch may also operate unintentionally while not being used, for example when parked or driving. If the winch operates unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of accident and serious injury to people inside the vehicle or nearby the winch.
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