Campaign 26V-471

Wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, resulting in unexpected winch movements

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V471000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-471
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
ATC	RM500	2026	0
ATC	RM700	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.