Recall 20V060000
Structure — Mcelrath Trailers · reported 31 Jan 2020 · 305 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The risk
The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →