Mcelrath Trailers recall: Structure
What is wrong
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers. The frame on the trailers may deform at the transition of straight and angled lateral portions, possibly resulting in the trailer neck separating from the rear portion of the trailer.
What could happen
If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
McElrath has notified owners, and dealers will add bracing to the trailer to reduce deflection in the side rails and tongue area, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220. McElrath's number for this recall is VSB 154.
Vehicles covered
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800 2015–2017
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V489000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Conel, LLC Dba Mcelrath Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 105
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 21, 2015 to Jan 11, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- VSB 154
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mcelrath Trailers recall: Structure Jan 31, 2020
- Mcelrath Trailers recall: Structure Mar 19, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.