Does the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 have any recalls?

2 recalls 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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800. 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.

Has your Mcelrath Trailers been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mcelrath Trailers dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 recalls, newest first

January 31, 2020NHTSA 20V060000305 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: 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.
Consequence: The cracked welds may affect the trailer's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 have any recalls?: 2 recalls 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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800 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 2018 Mcelrath Trailers VX50-800?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.