Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V830000 Reported November 16, 2016

Fuel tank may detach from subframe

Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 46 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V830000
Manufacturer Campaign
ARVFTANK
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
46
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 16, 2016
Completion Rate
91.11

Defect Summary

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 bumper pull seven or eight foot wide toy hauler trailers manufactured october 1, 2015, to october 31, 2016. the fuel tank may have been attached to the sub frame without rivnuts, and as a result, the mounting bolts may loosen and the fuel tank may detach.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel tank becomes loose and detaches from the vehicle, a fuel leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Atc will notify owners and dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2017. owners may contact atc customer service at 1-574-773-2440. atc's number for this recall is arvftank.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) dealer and reference recall ID 16V830000 or campaign ARVFTANK.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V830000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V830000?

NHTSA recall 16V830000 was issued by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) on November 16, 2016. It addresses: Fuel tank may detach from subframe. The recall affects approximately 46 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V830000 or the manufacturer campaign number ARVFTANK. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.