Warn® wireless remote kit for truck and utility winches recalled due to failure to operate
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact WARN Industries, Inc. for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves Warn® Wireless Remote Kit for Truck and Utility Winches, PN 90287. The two pieces, a transmitter and a receiver, are black and red in color and each piece has a prominent WARN emblem. Date codes affected are after 5023 (format WWYY). Product functionality is only adversely affected when used with some legacy model winches, as identified in WARN’s Non-Compatibility List below.
| Model | Incompatible up to Serial Number: | Produced before |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0Rc | 1547845 | Feb-2011 |
| XD9000i | All serial numbers, Do Not Use | Jul-2025 |
| XD9000 | 1549545 | Feb-2011 |
| 9.5 XP | 1676443 | Nov-2011 |
| 9.5 ti | All serial numbers, Do Not Use | Apr-2013 |
| 16.5 ti | 2155889 | May-2017 |
| M8000 | 1766496 | Jun-2012 |
| M12 | 2170333 | Nov-2017 |
| M15 | 1551965 | Feb-2011 |
| 8274 | 2518898 | Jul-2020 |
| RAM 12000 | All serial numbers, Do Not Use |
Issue
The wireless receiver modules may be incompatible with certain legacy winches equipped with individual solenoid-type control packs, posing risk of damage to the wireless receiver and failure of the winch to stop when commanded.
As of July 17, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product with non-compatible legacy model winches and contact WARN Industries, Inc. for a refund. WARN Industries will provide a refund for part number 90287 to customers who purchased these remote-control products for use with a winch identified on WARN's Non-Compatibility List.
For more information, consumers can contact WARN Industries, Inc. by telephone at 1-800-543-9276, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT, Monday to Friday by email at cs@warn.com or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
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Manufacturer
Warn Industries, Inc.
Clackamas, Oregon
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