NHTSASTRUCTURE
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) - Trailer Tongue May Break and Separate from Trai...
Published: October 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V779000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from the trailer.
Affected Products
Trailer Tongue May Break and Separate from Trailer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Trailer Tongue May Break and Separate from Trailer |
| Nhtsa id | 24V779000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V779000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| Defect summary | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from the trailer. |
| Completion rate | 20.44 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will weld additional supports to the tongue tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342. |
| Consequence summary | A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 2040 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |