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2026 ATC RM500, 2026 ATC RM700 Recall: Wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy…

NHTSA campaign 26V471000 · Equipment · filed Jul 22, 2026 · verified Sep 13, 2026

Units reported
2
Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Aug 7, 2026

The defect

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.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
ATCRM5002026
ATCRM7002026

Related recalls

All ATC RM500 recalls → · All ATC recalls →

Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V471000. Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.