Structure: frame and membersRecall 17V-489 · Mcelrath Trailers vehicles
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers recall 17V-489 covers 105 Mcelrath Trailers vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V489000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 21, 2015 to January 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.