Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V182000 Reported March 19, 2018

Trailer neck weld may fail

Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers · N/A · 272 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V182000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
272
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 19, 2018
Completion Rate
53.31

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 18V182000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V182000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V182000?

NHTSA recall 18V182000 was issued by Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers on March 19, 2018. It addresses: Trailer neck weld may fail. The recall affects approximately 272 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Conel, Llc Dba Mcelrath Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.