NHTSA recall 18V182000
Structure
Mcelrath Trailers 818I and 2 more
Reported Mar 19, 2018272 vehicles affectedConel, LLC dba McElrath TrailersBuilt Jan 1, 2013 – Mar 15, 2018
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.