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HighNHTSA·21V171000·Announced 2021-03-12

ATC Recalls 2018-2021 ARV Trailers Due to Insufficient Safety Chains

ATC is recalling 2018-2021 ARV Gamechanger and Pro Bumper Pull trailers because the installed safety chains are rated lower than the trailer's axle capacity, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

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 addresses a structural defect where safety chains are insufficiently rated, creating a risk of harm (crash) if the trailer disconnects, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 230 units.

The safety chains installed on these trailers are rated at 11,700 lbs, which is insufficient for the trailer's specifications. If the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, the safety chains could break, increasing the risk of a crash.

ATC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with ones that meet the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ATC ARV PRO BUMPER PULL, GAMECHANGER
Brand
ATC ARV
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
230

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PRO BUMPER PULL
  • GAMECHANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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