NHTSA Recall 11V482000: Trailer hitches

ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on September 23, 2011, covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Atc Boss Hoss.

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2011

owners notified (November 10)

NHTSA campaign	11V482000
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Report received	September 23, 2011
Owner notification	November 10, 2011
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 atc car hauler trailers with extended hitches manufactured from december 1, 2006 through september 16, 2011. These trailers with 12" extended hitch frames are breaking near the front cross member on the frame of the trailer. This is caused by insufficient material used in the frame hitch.

Safety risk

The hitch could potentially break causing separation from the towing vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of loss of control and posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.

Remedy

Atc will repair the aluminum trailer hitch free of charge. The safety recall began on november 10, 2011. Owners may contact atc at 1-877-441-2440.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V482000

Make and model	Model years
Atc Boss Hoss	2008
Atc Cargo	2009
Atc Contender	2007, 2008
Atc Fast Lane	2007, 2008, 2009
Atc GTS	2008
Atc Qst	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Atc SS	2010, 2011, 2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.