Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800, VX50-800 (2015-2017): Structure
Recall 17V489000 · Aug 3, 2017 · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
105
vehicles affected
105
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V489000
- Date
- Aug 3, 2017
- Maker
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Units affected
- 105
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| McElrath Trailers | VX30-800 | 2015-2017 |
| McElrath Trailers | VX50-800 | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V489000?
2 models: McElrath Trailers VX30-800 (2015-2017), McElrath Trailers VX50-800 (2015-2017), about 105 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V489000?
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.
What can happen?
If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased 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.