NHTSA Recall 20V060000
Filed by Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers. Component: Structure. Reported 2020-01-31. An estimated 305 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2016 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
- 2017 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
- 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
- 2019 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
- 2020 Mcelrath Trailers Vx30-800
- 2016 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
- 2017 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
- 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
- 2019 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800
- 2020 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800