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2017 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2017 model year.

The 2017 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
20V060000	2020-01-31	Structure
18V182000	2018-03-19	Structure
17V489000	2017-08-03	Structure › Frame And Members

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Structure (20V060000, 2020-01-31)

Problem: Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2016-2020 VX50-800 and VX30-800 trailers. The welded area of a structural joint of the trailer frame may crack from fatigue.

Risk: The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: McElrath Trailers will notify owners, and Vermeer dealers will add additional trailer frame gussets to reinforce the welding area, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2020. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-888-686-7278.

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers · 305 vehicles · NHTSA record

Structure (18V182000, 2018-03-19)

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.

Free fix: 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.

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers · 272 vehicles · NHTSA record

Structure › Frame And Members (17V489000, 2017-08-03)

Problem: Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VX30-800 and VX50-800 trailers. The frame on the trailers may deform at the transition of straight and angled lateral portions, possibly resulting in the trailer neck separating from the rear portion of the trailer.

Risk: If the trailer neck separates from the rear of the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Free fix: McElrath has notified owners, and dealers will add bracing to the trailer to reduce deflection in the side rails and tongue area, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220. McElrath's number for this recall is VSB 154.

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers · 105 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: none with their own page · All MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 recalls