The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V779000·Announced 2024-10-18

ATC Recalls Car Hauler and Stacker Trailers Due to Tongue Cracking

ATC is recalling 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker trailers because stress may crack the A-frame tongue, potentially separating it from the trailer.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame and members) where a separated tongue can cause loss of control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. The recall involves 2,040 units. The defect is located in the structure, specifically the frame and members.

Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, which can separate the tongue from the trailer. A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will weld additional supports to the tongue tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 4, 2024. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342 or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ATC CAR HAULER, STACKER
Brand
ATC
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
2,040

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)

  • CAR HAULER
  • STACKER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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