Corrosion on remote control circuit board
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2023 continental cargo, 2019-2022 cargo mate, and 2020 cross bow cargo trailers, equipped with certain warn winches with 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.
Safety Consequence
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river 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 6, 2023. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1608.
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FAQ: Recall 23V182000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V182000?
NHTSA recall 23V182000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 20, 2023. It addresses: Corrosion on remote control circuit board. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1608. 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.