Mcelrath Trailers 818I, VX30-800, VX50-800 (2013-2018): Structure
Recall 18V182000 · Mar 19, 2018 · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
272
vehicles affected
272
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V182000
- Date
- Mar 19, 2018
- Maker
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Units affected
- 272
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2013-2018 818I, 2017-2018 VX50-800, VX30-800, VX50-800LT, and VX30-800LT trailers. A weld on the trailer neck may fail.
What can happen
Failure of this weld in the neck portion of the trailer could result in instability of the trailer causing a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| McElrath Trailers | 818I | 2013-2018 |
| McElrath Trailers | VX30-800 | 2017-2018 |
| McElrath Trailers | VX50-800 | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V182000?
3 models: McElrath Trailers 818I (2013-2018), McElrath Trailers VX30-800 (2017-2018), McElrath Trailers VX50-800 (2017-2018), about 272 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V182000?
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.
What can happen?
Failure of this weld in the neck portion of the trailer could result in instability of the trailer causing a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.