NHTSA recall campaign
18V182000
ManufacturerConel, LLC dba McElrath TrailersReported2018-03-19Affected272 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →