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2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall records for this vehicle. Review the official summary, consequence, and remedy information below.

Recall records

Structure03/19/201818V182000

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.

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.

Structure01/31/202020V060000

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.