NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 has 2 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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #20V060000

Reported 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 #18V182000

Reported 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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