ATC CAR HAULER 2018: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V779000

Make Model Year
ATC CAR HAULER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-04 2024-10-18 2024-10-21

Manufacturers Involved: Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1510

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.