Vehicle recall 24V779000 · October 18, 2024
ATC Car Hauler and Stacker
Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from 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 2013-2025 Car Hauler and 2017-2025 Stacker vehicles. Stress may crack and break the A-frame tongue, separating the tongue from the trailer.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V779000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 18, 2024
- Filed by
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,040
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
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