ATC Car Hauler (ATC) – Frame Stress Crack (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 ATC CAR HAULER
Brand
ATC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2016 ATC CAR HAULER vehicles due to structure:frame and members issues. A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from the trailer.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will weld additional supports to the tongue tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026