NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Mcelrath Trailers 818I Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Mcelrath Trailers 818I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mcelrath Trailers dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Mcelrath Trailers 818I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #18V182000Reported March 19, 2018 · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Potentially affected: 272 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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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