2015–2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 & 2015–2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers. The frame on the trailers may deform at the transition of straight and angled lateral portions, possibly resulting in the trailer neck separating from the rear portion of the trailer.
💥 The risk
If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
McElrath has notified owners, and dealers will add bracing to the trailer to reduce deflection in the side rails and tongue area, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220. McElrath's number for this recall is VSB 154.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V489000
- Manufacturer recall #
- VSB 154
- Manufacturer
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Vehicles affected
- 105
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-864-814-2220
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 19, 2017
- Built
- Oct 21, 2015 – Jan 11, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.