Recall 18V182000: 2013–2018 Mcelrath Trailers 818I, 2017–2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800, 2017–2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 272
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2014 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2015 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2016 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2017 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2018 Mcelrath Trailers 818I
- 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800
- 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800
- 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800
- 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V182000
- Manufacturer
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Owner letters
- May 3, 2018
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology