The defect
Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2023 PL500, 2023-2024 PL700, 2023-2025 RM500, RM900, ST450, 2024-2025 PL550, PL750, 2024 PR300, 2025 RM450, RM550, and RM800. A software error may cause the radio and speakers to overheat.
The risk
Overheated radio and speakers increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
ATC will work with Maxxsonics to mail instructions and a USB with a software update. All speakers will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2025. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| ATC PL500 | 2023 |
| ATC PL550 | 2024, 2025 |
| ATC PL700 | 2023, 2024 |
| ATC PL750 | 2024, 2025 |
| ATC PR300 | 2024 |
| ATC RM450 | 2025 |
| ATC RM500 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| ATC RM550 | 2025 |
| ATC RM800 | 2025 |
| ATC RM900 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| ATC ST450 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
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 PL500 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC PL550 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC PL550 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC PL700 | 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| ATC PL700 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| ATC PL750 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| ATC PL750 | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| ATC PR300 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM450 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM500 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM500 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM500 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM550 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM800 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM900 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC RM900 | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| ATC RM900 | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| ATC ST450 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC ST450 | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| ATC ST450 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
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| 25V819000 25 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V815000 25 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V814000 24 Nov 2025 | Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC |
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