Exterior lightingRecall 19V-793 · 2014–2019 Mcelrath Trailers VX
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers recall 19V-793 covers 1,031 2014–2019 Mcelrath Trailers VX for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V793000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2014-2019 VX trailers. The side marker LED lights may be missing reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The lack of reflex reflectors can reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
McElrath Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will install separate reflex reflectors on the sides and rear of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. 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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 48 vehicles were listed as unreachable.