Recall 11V482 covers 85 2007-2012 Atc car hauler trailers with extended hitches that can break and separate. Atc repairs it free.
Atc is recalling 85 2007-2012 Qst, Fast Lane, SS, Contender, GTS, Cargo, and Boss Hoss car hauler trailers with extended hitches because the hitch frame can break near the front cross member. A separated trailer raises the risk of loss of control, personal injury, and property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hitch frame on 2007-2012 Atc Qst, Fast Lane, SS, Contender, GTS, Cargo, and Boss Hoss car hauler trailers is the front structure that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle. On trailers with the 12" extended hitch frame, that section carries the pulling load from the coupler back into the main trailer frame. It also helps keep the trailer tracking straight under braking, turns, and road vibration.
On affected trailers, the extended hitch frame does not have enough material in the frame hitch area. The weak area is near the front cross member, where the hitch frame meets the front of the trailer frame. Repeated towing loads concentrate there until the metal breaks instead of carrying the load across the frame.
There is no warning sign before failure. A trailer can look normal before the hitch frame breaks near the front cross member.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 Atc trailer lines across the 2007-2012 model years, all tied to trailer hitches.
| 2009 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| 2009 Atc Fast Lane | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
| 2012 Atc SS | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Atc Fast Lane | Trailer hitches |
| 2007 Atc Fast Lane | Trailer hitches |
| 2010 Atc SS | Trailer hitches |
| 2011 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Atc Contender | Trailer hitches |
| 2011 Atc SS | Trailer hitches |
| 2007 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
| 2010 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
| 2012 Atc Qst | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Atc GTS | Trailer hitches |
| 2007 Atc Contender | Trailer hitches |
| 2009 Atc Cargo | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Atc Boss Hoss | Trailer hitches |
| Units affected | 85 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken trailer hitch can let the trailer separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of loss of control, personal injury, and property damage. If your VIN is included, avoid towing until the hitch is inspected and repaired. Repair will be free at any franchised Atc dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2012 Atc Qst, Fast Lane, SS, Contender, GTS, Cargo, or Boss Hoss trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Atc at 1-877-441-2440 before towing the trailer, and reference recall number 11V482.
- Schedule the free hitch-frame repair that reinforces the extended trailer hitch where the frame is breaking near the front cross member.
- Bring the recall notice if Atc mailed one. Notices were mailed beginning November 10, 2011.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Atc or the dealer confirms the hitch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Atc technician repairs the aluminum trailer hitch, focusing on the extended hitch frame area near the front cross member. The filing does not give a current scheduling status or repair duration, so schedule the trailer only after Atc or the dealer confirms the recall repair is open for your VIN. Once available, parts and labor for the hitch repair are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| September 23, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 10, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V482?
Recall 11V482 covers 85 2007-2012 Atc car hauler trailers with 12-inch extended hitch frames. The hitch frame is breaking near the front cross member because the frame hitch has insufficient material. Atc will repair the aluminum trailer hitch for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2012 Atc Qst, Fast Lane, SS, Contender, GTS, Cargo, or Boss Hoss is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V482. If it is, contact Atc at 1-877-441-2440 or a franchised Atc service location to arrange the free hitch repair. Reference recall number 11V482 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Atc states it will repair the aluminum trailer hitch free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 11V482.
What is the safety risk?
The hitch frame can break and separate the trailer from the towing vehicle. That raises the risk of loss of control, personal injury, and property damage. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Atc hitch repair before using the trailer again.
What if I bought this Atc trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Atc trailer is included, then reference recall number 11V482 when you contact Atc or a franchised Atc service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V482000 |
|---|---|
| Atc customer service | 1-877-441-2440 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V482 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V482000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →