Mcelrath Trailers recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Mcelrath Trailers vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jan 13, 2023Crash risk2013–2023 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel — Exterior Lighting
Gratimax, LLC (Gratimax) is recalling certain 2013-2023 McElrath Trailers VX75 Xcel vacuum excavator trailers. The design of the rear impact guard resulted in the incorrect placement of the taillights. In addition, the guard may fail to prevent a vehicle from traveling under the trailer during a rear impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
23V008000 · 31 units · Gratimax, LLC
- Jan 31, 2020Crash risk2016–2020 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800, 2016–2020 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 — Structure
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.
20V060000 · 305 units · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Nov 5, 2019Crash risk2014–2019 Mcelrath Trailers VX — Exterior Lighting
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."
19V793000 · 1K units · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Mar 19, 2018Crash risk2013–2018 Mcelrath Trailers 818I, 2017–2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800, 2017–2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 — Structure
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.
18V182000 · 272 units · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Aug 3, 2017Crash risk2015–2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800, 2015–2017 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 — Structure
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.
17V489000 · 105 units · Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers