The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V590000·Announced 2023-08-21

2022-2023 ATC PL700 trailers recalled for loose electrical connections

ATC is recalling 2022-2023 PL700 trailers because wire connections in the transfer switch may loosen, creating a fire risk from electrical overheat.

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 source text does not report any injuries, property damage, or fatalities. The hazard is fire risk from electrical overheat—a risk-of-harm product category—but injury has not been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling 2022 and 2023 PL700 trailers. The wire connections in the transfer switch may be tightened improperly and loosen, which can cause the connections to overheat and increase the risk of fire.

The defect affects 58 units manufactured in 2022 and 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2023.

ATC dealers will tighten the wire connections at no cost to owners. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342 for assistance. Additional information is available through the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ATC PL700
Brand
ATC
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Category
Vehicle — Trailers / Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
58

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 (1)

  • PL700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · ATC

Same manufacturer · Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →