MCELRATH TRAILERS 818I 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V182000

Make Model Year
MCELRATH TRAILERS 818I 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-03 2018-03-19 2018-03-21

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2018-03-15

Manufacturers Involved: Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 272

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.