Atc recall 26V-471: Wireless Remote May Fail to Stop Winch
A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V471000 (26V-471)
- Filed by
- Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC)
- Report received
- July 22, 2026
- Component
- Equipment:mechanical:winch; Electrical system
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Model years
- 2026
- Built between
- June 3, 2026 and June 3, 2026
- Owner letters
- August 7, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
- Remedy completion rate
- 0.00% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury.
Why electrical defects matter: Electrical faults can cause a loss of power, disable safety features or, where wiring overheats, start a fire.
The 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.
About the electrical system
Modern vehicles run on dozens of control modules and miles of wiring; an electrical fault can affect lighting, displays, power or safety systems.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-471
- Atc RM500 2026
- Atc RM700 2026
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-471.
- If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-471 on NHTSA.gov