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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V471📅 Jul 22, 2026

2026 Atc RM500 & 2026 Atc RM700 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers. The wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, resulting in unexpected winch movements.

💥 The risk

A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

ATC will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V471000
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Vehicles affected
2
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Owner phone
1-877-441-2440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 7, 2026
Built
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 16, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V471 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V471?

2026 Atc RM500 & 2026 Atc RM700. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Atc dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-441-2440.