CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Problem
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Bumper Pull seven or eight foot wide Toy Hauler trailers manufactured October 1, 2015, to October 31, 2016. The fuel tank may have been attached to the sub frame without rivnuts, and as a result, the mounting bolts may loosen and the fuel tank may detach.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank becomes loose and detaches from the vehicle, a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- ATC will notify owners and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-574-773-2440. ATC's number for this recall is ARVFTANK.
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2017 bumper pull toy hauler trailers built between October 1, 2015, and October 31, 2016, may have a fuel tank attached to the sub frame without the rivnuts needed to hold it securely. Over time, the tank's mounting bolts can loosen, and the tank may detach from the trailer.
If the fuel tank becomes loose and falls away, it can leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC), and authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting bolts free of charge. You can contact ATC customer service at 1-574-773-2440, referencing recall number ARVFTANK. Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether it is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ATC Bumper Pull TOY Hauler | 20162017 |
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