Mcelrath Trailers Recall 18V182000: Structure
NHTSA recall 18V182000 · announced March 19, 2018 · filed by Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers · 272 units affected
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.