Warn winch problems???

I bought my Warn Vantage 3000 lb. winch with the Rhino.  May 6th this year.  After using it a few times I noticed it wasn't engaging all the time (turning from freespool to engage).  I've only used it about a dozen times so far.  No real abuse at all.  The other day, I ended up dicking around for 20 minutes till it finally engaged.  Anyone had this problem?  One good thing is my local Yamaha dealer told me to bring it in and they sent it back to Warn.  At least I didn't have to pay the shipping.  I have a Warn 2500lb on my Kodiak and it's never failed me.  And I've used the heck out of it.   Just wondering if Warn cheapened things up too much.     Nick

Could be the mechanism needs a good cleaning and lubed. Hopefully that's all it is.

Warns warranty department is top notch !!  You prob could have just called them up yourself ,  told them your issue ;  and ,  they'd sent you the parts !  I had a rt25 with the same end screwed up as you...called them up ,  and a week later ,  whole new end was on my porch !!

Good news. Hope they fix it soon and get it back to me quick.