Mcelrath Trailers 818i recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 19, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers recalls 2013–2018 Mcelrath Trailers 818i, Vx50-800, Vx30-800

Recall number

18V182000

Brand / firm

Mcelrath Trailers

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 272 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.