2016–2020 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 & 2016–2020 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 20V060000
- Manufacturer
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Vehicles affected
- 305
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-888-686-7278
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 27, 2020
- 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.