NHTSA safety recall

Recall 19V793000

Exterior Lighting — Mcelrath Trailers · reported 5 Nov 2019 · 1,031 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2014-2019 VX trailers. The side marker LED lights may be missing reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

The lack of reflex reflectors can reduce the trailer's visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

McElrath Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will install separate reflex reflectors on the sides and rear of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact McElrath Trailers customer service at 1-864-814-2220.

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.

NHTSA campaign
19V793000
Filed by
Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers
Report received
5 Nov 2019
Owners notified
3 Jan 2020
Potentially affected
1,031

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2014 Mcelrath Trailers Vx 2015 Mcelrath Trailers Vx 2016 Mcelrath Trailers Vx 2017 Mcelrath Trailers Vx 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx 2019 Mcelrath Trailers Vx

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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