The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V471000·Announced 2026-07-22

ATC Recalls 2026 RM500 and RM700 Trailers Due to Winch Remote Issue

Aluminum Trailer Company is recalling 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers because the wireless remote may cause unexpected winch movements, increasing injury 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (unintentional winch movement) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers. The recall addresses a potential incompatibility between the wireless handheld remote control and some legacy winches, which may result in unexpected winch movements.

A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

ATC will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 7, 2026. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
ATC RM700, RM500
Brand
ATC
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • RM700
  • RM500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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