CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ARV Gamechanger, and ARV Pro Bumper Pull trailers equipped with tandem 6,000 lb axles. The safety chains installed are rated at 11,700 lbs, which is insufficient for the trailer.
- Risk
- The safety chains could break if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ATC will notify owners and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with a safety chain that meets the GVWR rating of the trailer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact 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 www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2021 ARV Gamechanger and ARV PRO Bumper Pull trailers equipped with tandem 6,000 lb axles have safety chains rated at 11,700 lbs, which is not sufficient for the trailer's load. If the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, the safety chains could break, increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected trailers, the manufacturer, Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC), will replace the existing safety chains with chains that meet the trailer's GVWR rating. Dealers will perform the replacement free of charge. ATC mailed owner notification letters on May 7, 2021.
To confirm whether your trailer is included, check your VIN for open recalls and contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342, or visit an authorized dealer to schedule the free chain replacement.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ATC ARV Gamechanger | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| ATC ARV PRO Bumper Pull | 2018201920202021 |