StructureRecall 20V-060 · Mcelrath Trailers vehicles
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers recall 20V-060 covers 305 Mcelrath Trailers vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10 vehicles were listed as unreachable.