Recall
Mcelrath Trailers 818i — 18V182000
NHTSA ID
18V182000
Make
Mcelrath Trailers
Model
818i
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2018-03-19
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
272
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.
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.