MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2018: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V182000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX50-800 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-03 | 2018-03-19 | 2018-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-08 - 2018-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 272
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
