NHTSA Campaign 20V060000

STRUCTURE

Issued by Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers · Reported Jan 31, 2020 · 305 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 2016 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 2017 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 2018 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 2019 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 2020 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2016 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2017 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2018 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2019 305
MCELRATH TRAILERS VX50-800 2020 305

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V060000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.