NHTSA Recall 24V779000: Frame and members (structure)
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,040 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Atc Car Hauler.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V779000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | October 18, 2024 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A separated trailer tongue can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V779000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Atc Car Hauler | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Atc Stacker | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.