Vehicle recall 21V171000 · March 12, 2021
ATC ARV Gamechanger and PRO Bumper Pull
The safety chains installed are rated at 11,700 lbs, which is insufficient for the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 ARV Gamechanger, and ARV Pro Bumper Pull trailers equipped with tandem 6,000 lb axles. The safety chains installed are rated at 11,700 lbs, which is insufficient for the trailer.
- Consequence
- The safety chains could break if the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ATC will notify owners and dealers will replace the existing safety chains with a safety chain that meets the GVWR rating of the trailer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V171000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 230
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- ATC ARV Gamechanger (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- ATC ARV PRO Bumper Pull (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
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