- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Atc RM500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 Atc RM500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2026 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical RM500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 Atc RM500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2026 Atc RM500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Atc RM500: every year compared
All RM500 yearsQuestions about the 2026 Atc RM500
Does the 2026 Atc RM500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Atc RM500: electrical system (July 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2026 Atc RM500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 Atc RM500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Atc RM500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2026 Atc RM500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data