Vehicle recall 20V060000 · January 31, 2020
Mcelrath Trailers VX30-800 and VX50-800
The welded area of a structural joint of the trailer frame may crack from fatigue.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 31, 2020
- Filed by
- Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 305
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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