A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers because the wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches. This incompatibility can result in unexpected winch movements, which increases the risk of injury to users. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364985-atc-recalls-2026-rm500-rm700-trailers-winch-hazard.
“ATC Recalls 2026 RM500/RM700 Trailers: Winch Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364985-atc-recalls-2026-rm500-rm700-trailers-winch-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #26V471000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V471000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on July 22, 2026, that Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers due to an electrical system hazard. The wireless remote may operate the winch unintentionally, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact ATC for a free remote replacement or refund.
How to tell if you have it
ATC RM500, 2026
ATC RM700, 2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury. The wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, resulting in unexpected winch movements.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) has 4 other recalls on record since August 21, 2023. Other recent recalls of similar products include Peterbilt 579 (2026) Recall: Air Brake Quick Release Valve Risk (July 8, 2026), Altec AT Series Recall: Fastener Failure Risk (July 17, 2026), and Chrysler 2025 RAM 5500 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Crash Injuries (December 18, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2026 RM500 or RM700 trailer made by Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC). The recall involves trailers where the wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with legacy winches. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 7, 2026.
Brand
ATC
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact ATC Customer Service
Call 1-877-441-2440 to report your trailer and arrange for the remedy.
Receive Free Remedy
ATC will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund, free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 16 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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