NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #20V060000Reported January 31, 2020 · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
Potentially affected: 305 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #17V489000Reported 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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