Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
Recall 07027 · Nov 8, 2006 · Warn Industries Inc.
218,000
units affected
218,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07027
- Date
- Nov 8, 2006
- Company
- Warn Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 218,000
- Product
- Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits
- Product type
- All Terrain/Utility Vehicle/Snowmobile Acc.
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves eight-post contactors used on certain 2,500 to 3,500 lb Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits. The black contactors were sold as a part of winch kits and have a "WARN" logo on the top and bottom of the contactor. Warn part number 62135 is printed on the bottom. Contactors are found on the vehicle attached to the power wires, between the battery and the winch. The contactor has four holes for securing it to the vehicle. A complete listing of winch kit part numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.warn.com
What can happen
A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Warn Industries has received one report of a contactor failure resulting in excessive heat and melting damage to the contactor. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled warn atv and utility vehicle winch kits?
Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor.
What is the hazard?
A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.