Recall 26V471 covers 2 2026 Atc RM500 and RM700 trailers for unexpected winch movement. Atc will replace or refund the remote free.
Atc is recalling 2 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers under recall 26V471 because some wireless handheld remotes are incompatible with legacy winches, causing unexpected winch movement. That movement can injure someone near the trailer; the Atc dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Warn Winch Wireless Remote Kit on the 2026 Atc RM500 and RM700 trailers lets an owner operate the trailer winch from a handheld wireless controller. The remote sends electrical commands to the winch so the cable reels in or pays out without someone standing at the winch switch. That control has to be predictable, because a winch moves a loaded cable under force.
On affected trailers, the wireless remote kit is incompatible with some older, legacy winches that need higher current to actuate. That current demand can create a heat-related electrical fault inside the control setup. When the fault occurs, the winch can move unexpectedly instead of only responding to the intended remote command, per NHTSA campaign 26V471.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a dashboard light, remote message, or change in normal winch behavior before the unexpected movement happens.
Who's affected?
The same Warn Winch Wireless Remote Kit appears under electrical-system and winch components.
| 2026 Atc RM500 | electrical system |
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| 2026 Atc RM500 | Winch |
| 2026 Atc RM700 | electrical system |
| 2026 Atc RM700 | Winch |
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unintended winch operation increases the risk of injury, especially when someone is near the cable, hook, or load. No warning sign is listed before the winch operates. Keep people clear of the winch area and arrange the remedy when it opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Atc dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Atc RM500 or RM700 trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Atc owner letter expected August 31, 2026, then follow its replacement or refund instructions.
- Avoid using the wireless handheld remote with legacy winches until Atc replaces the remote or gives refund instructions, so the winch does not move unexpectedly.
- Call Atc customer service at 1-877-441-2440 with questions and reference recall number 26V471.
What happens at the repair
The final remedy has not opened yet. Once it does, an Atc technician will replace the wireless handheld remote control or ATC will provide a refund, free of charge, for the affected 2026 RM500 and RM700 trailers. The issue is the remote's incompatibility with some legacy winches, which can make the winch move unexpectedly. Owner letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. ATC is using its general reimbursement plan on file, so keep any related remote or winch repair paperwork and contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 about documented costs.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| July 22, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V471?
Recall 26V471 covers 2 2026 Atc RM500 and RM700 trailers with a wireless handheld remote that is incompatible with some legacy winches. That mismatch can cause unexpected winch movement. Atc will replace the remote or provide a refund for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Atc RM500 or RM700 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V471. If it is, contact Atc customer service at 1-877-441-2440 or ask a franchised Atc dealer about the free remote replacement or refund path.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Atc will replace the wireless remote or provide a refund free of charge for trailers included in recall 26V471.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected winch movement. NHTSA lists the consequence as injury risk if the winch operates unintentionally. Keep people clear of the winch during loading or unloading, then complete the free Atc remote replacement or refund process.
When will Atc notify owners?
Atc expects to mail owner notification letters on August 31, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter if you are checking now. Check your VIN, then reference recall 26V471 when you contact Atc or the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V471000 |
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| Atc customer service | 1-877-441-2440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V471 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V471000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →