Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) – Ramp Door Cables May Fail and Retract Forcefully

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain 2021 Quest and Raven trailers equipped with a spring-assist ramp door assembly. The fastener used to secure the spring-assist ramp door cables may be the incorrect type and over-tightened, which could cause the cable bushings to fail.


Report Received Date 11/19/2021
NHTSA ID 21V902000
Consequence Summary Cable bushing failure may cause the cables to retract forcefully, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action ATC will supply new materials and work instructions to replace the existing ramp door cable fastener assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440, ext. 342.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 461
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V902000)