Does the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, 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 VX75 Xcel 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 VX75 Xcel?

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

2013 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel 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 VX75 Xcel. 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.

2013 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel recalls, newest first

January 13, 2023NHTSA 23V00800031 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Summary: 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."
Consequence: Incorrect placement of the taillights may reduce the visibility of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. During a crash, a vehicle that travels under the rear of the trailer increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the taillights and modify the rear impact guard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Gratimax customer service at 1-864-814-2220. Gratimax's number for this recall is 21434.
Components: Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Structure › Body

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2013 Mcelrath Trailers VX75 Xcel have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, 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 VX75 Xcel 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 VX75 Xcel?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.