2026 Atc RM500, 2026 Atc RM700 recall: Wireless Remote May Fail to Stop Winch
Report received by NHTSA: July 22, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers. The wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, resulting in unexpected winch movements.
- The risk
A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
2 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Atc RM500, 2026 Atc RM700.
- Compared with
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
15 earlier NHTSA recalls by Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 11, 2026 Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall: Carbon Monoxide May Enter the Passenger Cabin (agency record)
- Aug. 21, 2025 Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall: Radio and Speakers May Overheat and Cause a Fire (agency record)
- May 12, 2025 Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall: Incorrectly Wired Stabilizer Jacks (agency record)
- Oct. 18, 2024 Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall: Trailer Tongue May Break and Separate from Trailer (agency record)
- Aug. 26, 2024 Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recall: Generator Exhaust Port Failure May Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
ATC will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Atc RM500 2026
- Atc RM700 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V471000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 22, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record