Mcelrath Trailers Recall 20V060000: Structure

NHTSA recall 20V060000 · announced January 31, 2020 · filed by Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers · 305 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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

• 2016 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
• 2017 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
• 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
• 2019 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
• 2020 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
• 2016 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
• 2017 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
• 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
• 2019 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
• 2020 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.