The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E014000·Announced 2018-03-08

ATC Recalls 7-Way Wiring Harnesses for Truck Caps Due to Fire Risk

American Technology Components is recalling specific 7-Way Wiring Harnesses used for aftermarket truck cap installations because the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to overheating wiring, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

American Technology Components, Inc. (ATC) is recalling certain 7-Way Wiring Harnesses used for the aftermarket installation of truck caps. The recall includes Leer model numbers 201055, 138359, 202060, and 142672, as well as Tag model numbers 201056, 140259, 202061, and 142673.

The defect involves the wiring potentially overheating. If the wiring overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

ATC will notify owners and replace the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-574-266-3172. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall
Manufacturer
American Technology Components, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Aftermarket Vehicle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
4,701

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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