StructureRecall 18V-182 · Mcelrath Trailers vehicles
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers recall 18V-182 covers 272 Mcelrath Trailers vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V182000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2013 to March 15, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.