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.