Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E056000 Reported December 6, 2010

Aftermarket combination winch bar

Kinedyne Corporation · N/A · 10,816 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E056000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
10,816
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 6, 2010

Defect Summary

Kinedyne is recalling certain aftermarket combination winch bars, part numbers 10032 (black) and 10033 (chrome) shipped from january 1, 2010, through october 25, 2010. due to a manufacturing anomaly, the subject winch bars may be prone to fracture at the weld that joins the steel bar to the box end (chain binder).

Safety Consequence

This anomaly may cause the weld joint to fail and the box end to abruptly separate during normal use. if the weld fails unexpectedly, the winch bar could strike the user or cause the user to lose his or her balance and fall (especially when the user is positioned on top of the trailer or its cargo during use).

Corrective Action

Kinedyne will notify owners of record and replace the subject combination winch bars free of charge. the safety recall began on december 15, 2010. owners may contact kinedyne customer service at 1-800-848-6057.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kinedyne Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 10E056000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E056000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E056000?

NHTSA recall 10E056000 was issued by Kinedyne Corporation on December 6, 2010. It addresses: Aftermarket combination winch bar. The recall affects approximately 10,816 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kinedyne Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E056000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.