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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 21, 2023

ATC PL700 (2023) recall — Electrical System

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recalls 2022-2023 PL700 trailers due to loose wire connections that can overheat and cause fire. Owners should contact ATC for free repairs.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #23V590000VehicleATC ›
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What happened, in plain English

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 PL700 trailers because wire connections in the transfer switch may be tightened improperly. This could cause overheating and fire risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81230-atc-pl700-2023-trailer-recall-loose-wire-connections-risk-fire.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81230-atc-pl700-2023-trailer-recall-loose-wire-connections-risk-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V590000

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“ATC PL700 (2023) Trailer Recall: Loose Wire Connections Risk Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81230-atc-pl700-2023-trailer-recall-loose-wire-connections-risk-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #23V590000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V590000).

Why it’s dangerous

Loose wire connections in the transfer switch can overheat. This overheating may lead to fire, especially if the trailer is used in conditions where electrical systems are stressed.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2022-2023 ATC PL700 trailers are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential fire hazards.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2022-2023 ATC PL700 trailers. The recall was notified to owners via mail on August 30, 2023.

  • Brand
    ATC
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact ATC Customer Service

    Call ATC at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342 to schedule a free repair for loose wire connections.

  2. Have Dealer Tighten Connections

    Dealers will tighten the wire connections for free as part of the recall repair.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

Loose wire connections in the transfer switch can overheat and increase fire risk.

How can I tell if my trailer is affected?

Check if you own a 2022-2023 ATC PL700 trailer. Owners received notification letters mailed August 30, 2023.

What should I do if I have the affected trailer?

Contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send ATC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 23V590000 — ATC ATC

Hello,

I own a ATC that is covered by recall 23V590000 from ATC.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V590000 (August 21, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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