Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V779000

Structure: frame and members

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-10-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V779000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Vehicles affected
2,040
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-18
Owners notified
2024-12-04

Defect description

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from the trailer.

Safety risk

A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will weld additional supports to the tongue tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

22 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
ATC CAR Hauler2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
ATC Stacker2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.