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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A weld on the neck of certain trailers may fail. If the weld breaks, the trailer can become unstable, which could lead to a loss of control and a higher risk of a crash.
The affected trailers are certain model-year 2013 through 2018 818I units and 2017 through 2018 VX30-800, VX50-800, and VX30-800LT and VX50-800LT trailers. The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install reinforcements to the hitch area of the trailer frame at no cost to the owner. The recall began on May 3, 2018.
If you own one of these trailers, contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mcelrath Trailers 818i | 201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 | 20172018 |
| Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 | 20172018 |