Corrosion on remote control circuit board
Defect Summary
Kentucky trailer manufacturing (ktm) is recalling certain 2021-2022 kentucky trailer xl-12 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
Ktm 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 may 15, 2023. owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-502-637-2551.
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FAQ: Recall 23V186000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V186000?
NHTSA recall 23V186000 was issued by Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing on March 20, 2023. It addresses: Corrosion on remote control circuit board. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kentucky Trailer Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V186000 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.