Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E014000 Reported March 8, 2018

Wiring harness may overheat causing fire

Q: What is recall 18E014000?

NHTSA recall 18E014000 was issued by American Technology Components, Inc. on March 8, 2018. It addresses: Wiring harness may overheat causing fire. The recall affects approximately 4,701 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

American Technology Components, Inc. · Electrical System · 4,701 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

American Technology Components, Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

4,701

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 8, 2018

Completion Rate

68.47

Defect Summary

American technology components, inc. (atc) is recalling certain 7-way wiring harnesses used for the aftermarket installation of truck caps. the harnesses being recalled are leer model numbers 201055, 138359, 202060 and 142672, and tag model numbers 201056, 140259, 202061 and 142673. the wiring may overheat.

Safety Consequence

If the wiring overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Atc will notify owners, and will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. the recall april 13, 2018. owners may contact atc customer service at 1-574-266-3172.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized American Technology Components, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18E014000

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

What is recall 18E014000?

NHTSA recall 18E014000 was issued by American Technology Components, Inc. on March 8, 2018. It addresses: Wiring harness may overheat causing fire. The recall affects approximately 4,701 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Technology Components, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.