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2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I recalls, newest first

March 19, 2018NHTSA 18V182000272 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mcelrath Trailers 818I years

Other 2013 Mcelrath Trailers models

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Questions

Does the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mcelrath Trailers dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers 818I?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.