21434 – Incorrectly Designed Rear Impact Guard – 2013-2023 McElrath Trailers VX75 Xcel Vacuum Excavator Trailers

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January 13, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V008000 Incorrectly Designed Rear Impact Guard/FMVSS 224 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.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V008 Manufacturer Gratimax, LLC Components EXTERIOR … Read more

Fatigue Cracks in Frame – 2016-2020 McElrath Trailers VX50-800 & VX30-800 Trailers

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January 31, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V060000 Fatigue Cracks in Frame The cracked welds may affect the trailer’s handling, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V060 Manufacturer Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 305   Summary Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling certain 2016-2020 VX50-800 and VX30-800 … Read more

Missing Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 – 2014-2019 McElrath Trailers VX Trailers

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November 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V793000 Missing Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 The lack of reflex reflectors can reduce the trailer’s visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V793 Manufacturer Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,261   Summary Conel, LLC dba McElrath Trailers (McElrath Trailers) is recalling … Read more