Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V489000

Structure: frame and members

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V489000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Vehicles affected
105
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-03
Owners notified
2017-09-19

Defect description

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers. The frame on the trailers may deform at the transition of straight and angled lateral portions, possibly resulting in the trailer neck separating from the rear portion of the trailer.

Safety risk

If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

McElrath has notified owners, and dealers will add bracing to the trailer to reduce deflection in the side rails and tongue area, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220. McElrath's number for this recall is VSB 154.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-8002017 2016 2015
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-8002017 2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.