Mcelrath Trailers recall: Structure
What is wrong
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2013-2018 818I, 2017-2018 VX50-800, VX30-800, VX50-800LT, and VX30-800LT trailers. A weld on the trailer neck may fail.
What could happen
Failure of this weld in the neck portion of the trailer could result in instability of the trailer causing a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
McElrath Trailers will notify owners and dealers will install reinforcements to the hitch area of the trailer frame, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2018. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220.
Vehicles covered
- Mcelrath Trailers 818I 2013–2018
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800 2017–2018
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V182000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Conel, LLC Dba Mcelrath Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 272
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 8, 2017 to Mar 15, 2018
- Part
- Structure
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 Aug 3, 2017
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.