Aluminum Trailer Company these trailers with 12" extended hitch frames are breaking near the front cross member on the frame of the trailer.
The short version
ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
ATC WILL REPAIR THE ALUMINUM TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-482.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 11V-482 |
What changed
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