CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 PL700 trailers. The wire connections in the transfer switch may be tightened improperly and loosen.
- Risk
- Loose wire connections can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the wire connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailers have wire connections in the transfer switch that may not have been tightened properly, so they can loosen over time. Loose electrical connections can overheat, which raises the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected trailer, contact an authorized dealer. They will tighten the wire connections at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2023. You can also contact Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) customer service at 1-877-441-2440, ext. 342, with questions.
You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your trailer has unrepaired safety issues.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ATC PL700 | 20222023 |
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