repaired · 2021 Q4
Structure
Risk. The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-182 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 31, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Structure
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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mcelrath Trailers.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other VX50-800 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VX50-800 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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Own a 2017 VX50-800?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.