McElrath Trailers Recalling 2013-2018 Models Due to Weld Failure Risk
McElrath Trailers is recalling specific 2013-2018 models because a weld on the trailer neck may fail, potentially causing loss of control and a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (weld failure) that could cause loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers is recalling certain 2013-2018 818I, 2017-2018 VX50-800, VX30-800, VX50-800LT, and VX30-800LT trailers. The recall involves a total of 272 units. The defect is a weld on the trailer neck that may fail.
Failure of this weld in the neck portion of the trailer could result in instability of the trailer, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800, 818I, VX30-800
- Brand
- MCELRATH TRAILERS
- Manufacturer
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Affected units
- 272
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- VX50-800
- 818I
- VX30-800
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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