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Published January 17, 2023 · Recall initiated: January 13, 2023
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- MCELRATH TRAILERS
- Model
- VX75 XCEL
- Manufacturer
- Gratimax, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX75 XCEL | 2018 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX75 XCEL | 2022 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX75 XCEL | 2016 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX75 XCEL | 2015 MCELRATH TRAILERS VX75 XCEL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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