NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 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 2015 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA #17V489000

Reported August 3, 2017 · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers

Potentially affected: 105 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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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