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2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Vx50-800 years?

Vx50-800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted1 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Vx50-800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V060000Body & StructureJanuary 31, 2020 · 305 units

Defect

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.

18V182000Body & StructureMarch 19, 2018 · 272 units

Defect

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.

2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 — common questions

Is the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Mcelrath Trailers Vx50-800. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.