Mcelrath Trailers recall: Structure
What is wrong
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2016-2020 VX50-800 and VX30-800 trailers. The welded area of a structural joint of the trailer frame may crack from fatigue.
What could happen
The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
McElrath Trailers will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will add additional trailer frame gussets to reinforce the welding area, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2020. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-888-686-7278.
Vehicles covered
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800 2016–2020
- Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 2016–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V060000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Conel, LLC Dba Mcelrath Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 31, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 305
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- 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 Mar 19, 2018
- 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.