The defect
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 PL700 trailers. The wire connections in the transfer switch may be tightened improperly and loosen.
The risk
Loose wire connections can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will tighten the wire connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| ATC PL700 | 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATC PL700 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC PL700 | 2023 | 1 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) filed 13 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023