2017 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX30-800 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

17V489000 on 08/06/2017

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

10/20/2015 - 01/10/2017

Affected:

105

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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.

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.

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Campaign:

18V182000 on 03/20/2018

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

03/07/2017 - 03/14/2018

Affected:

272

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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