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ATC trailer recall: coupler fix is ready and owner letters are in the mail
Aluminum Trailer Company is recalling 8 RM900 and RM700 trailers: the coupler mounting bolts can loosen and separate the coupler from the trailer. The fix — a gusset reinforcement kit, installed free — is ready, and owner letters were mailed October 13, 2026.
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Owner action guide
- If you own a 2024–2026 ATC RM900 or a 2026 ATC RM700, contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440.
- Ask about the gusset reinforcement kit and scheduling the free installation.
- Ask whether your trailer should be inspected before its next tow.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | ATC RM900 | |
| 2026 | ATC RM700 |
Total affected: 8
The risk
The coupler mounting bolts may loosen, separating the coupler from the trailer. A separated trailer coupler can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
In plain terms: a separated coupler means the trailer is no longer attached to the tow vehicle.
What changes for owners
The repair is ready and the letters are out. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2026, and the remedy — a gusset reinforcement kit — is available now.
With only 8 trailers in the recall, this is a small, specific action: contact ATC and get the kit installed.
Remedy and cost
ATC will install a gusset reinforcement kit, free of charge.
Cost to owners: nothing. What the record does not give: a booking window. Contact ATC to arrange the repair.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-618 | |
| Reported to NHTSA | September 25, 2026 | |
| Owner letters | Mailed October 13, 2026 | |
| Trailers affected | 8 | |
| ATC customer service | 1-877-441-2440 |
Questions owners ask
Is the repair free?
Yes — ATC installs the gusset reinforcement kit free of charge.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V618000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V618000 (verified October 15, 2026)
Last verified October 15, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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Campaign timeline
What has happened on this recall, newest first.
- Owner letters mailed; gusset kit remedy available. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Full record: NHTSA record 26V-618 → (our record page)
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