Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel (2013-2023): Structure
Recall 23V008000 · Jan 13, 2023 · Gratimax, LLC
31
vehicles affected
31
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V008000
- Date
- Jan 13, 2023
- Maker
- Gratimax, LLC
- Units affected
- 31
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body; Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2013-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Gratimax, LLC (Gratimax) is recalling certain 2013-2023 McElrath Trailers VX75 Xcel vacuum excavator trailers. The design of the rear impact guard resulted in the incorrect placement of the taillights. In addition, the guard may fail to prevent a vehicle from traveling under the trailer during a rear impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
What can happen
Incorrect placement of the taillights may reduce the visibility of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. During a crash, a vehicle that travels under the rear of the trailer increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will reposition the taillights and modify the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Gratimax customer service at 1-864-814-2220. Gratimax's number for this recall is 21434.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| McElrath Trailers | VX75 Xcel | 2013-2023 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V008000?
1 model: McElrath Trailers VX75 Xcel (2013-2023), about 31 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V008000?
Dealers will reposition the taillights and modify the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Gratimax customer service at 1-864-814-2220. Gratimax's number for this recall is 21434.
What can happen?
Incorrect placement of the taillights may reduce the visibility of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. During a crash, a vehicle that travels under the rear of the trailer increases the risk of injury.
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.