The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V060000·Announced 2020-01-31

McElrath Trailers Recalls 2016-2020 Models Due to Frame Weld Cracks

McElrath Trailers is recalling 2016-2020 VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers because structural frame welds may crack, increasing crash risk.

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 (cracked frame welds) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers is recalling certain 2016-2020 VX50-800 and VX30-800 trailers. The recall involves 305 units where the welded area of a structural joint of the trailer frame may crack from fatigue.

The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 on March 27, 2020. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-888-686-7278 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800, VX50-800
Brand
MCELRATH TRAILERS
Manufacturer
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
305

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 (2)

  • VX30-800
  • VX50-800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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