Trailer Tongue May Break and Separate from Trailer
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
- Units affected
- 2,040
- Recall opened
- Dec 4, 2024
- Report date
- Oct 18, 2024
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- ATC CAR HAULER2013–2025
- ATC STACKER2017–2025
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Chronology of events
- Mar 20, 2024
After receiving 8 warranty claims in 2024 for tongues breaking between 3/20/2024 and 7/29/2024 an investigation began. After the investigation it was decided on 10/11/24 that there is a safety risk on the specified trailers and a NHTSA recall needed to be initiated.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Dec 09, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Dec 09, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V779000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.