Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V060000

Structure

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-01-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V060000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Vehicles affected
305
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-31
Owners notified
2020-03-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

10 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-8002020 2019 2018 2017 2016
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-8002020 2019 2018 2017 2016

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.