Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 21V-171 · Atc Arv vehicles
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall 21V-171 covers 230 Atc Arv vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ARV Gamechanger, and ARV Pro Bumper Pull trailers equipped with tandem 6,000 lb axles. The safety chains installed are rated at 11,700 lbs, which is insufficient for the trailer.
The risk
The safety chains could break if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
ATC will notify owners and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with a safety chain that meets the GVWR rating of the trailer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.