Recall 18V182000
STRUCTURE
Report Date
20180319
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
10 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2014 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2015 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2016 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2017 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2017 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX30-800 |
| 2017 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX50-800 |
| 2018 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | 818I |
| 2018 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX30-800 |
| 2018 | MCELRATH TRAILERS | VX50-800 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.