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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 ATC RM500 and RM700 trailers may have a wireless handheld winch remote that is incompatible with some older (legacy) winches. When this happens, the winch can operate unintentionally, meaning it may move without the operator meaning to make it move.
An unexpected winch movement increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby. If your trailer has this winch setup, avoid using the wireless remote with the winch until the issue is addressed, and keep people and hands clear of the winch and its cable while it is in use.
Aluminum Trailer Company will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. For help, call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| ATC RM500 | 2026 |
|---|---|
| ATC RM700 | 2026 |