ATC — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2024-12-10

ATC car hauler/stacker trailer tongue could crack and fail

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-10
Manufacturer	ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY
Models affected	CAR HAULER TRAILER, STACKER TRAILER
Model year	2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Units affected	67
Defect	On certain trailers, the trailer tongue could crack and fail. As a result, the tongue could separate from the trailer and cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle._x000D_ A trailer that separates from the tow vehicle could create the risk of a crash.
Component	Structure
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Aluminum Trailer Company recommends that you should inspect for broken welds and cracks where the trailer tongue meets the front wall of the trailer before towing until the recall repairs have been completed. Aluminum Trailer Company will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to add additional supports to the tongue tubes.
Recall number	2024-743
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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