Recall 19V607000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Defect in 2012-2020 MANAC FLATBED
RECALL This recall affects up to 44 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V607000 |
| Manufacturer | Manac Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 44 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MANAC, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain 2011-2020 Flatbed trailers. The Buffers USA Twistlock configuration may unintentionally rotate to the unlock position, potentially allowing the container that the trailer is transporting to become unstable or detach from the trailer.
Safety Consequence
A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Manac will notify owners and will provide a secondary locking mechanism to secure the twistlock configuration, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2019. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
Related Recalls for MANAC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V269000 | 2018 MANAC STEEL PLATFORM | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 11 | |
| 18V372000 | 2018 MANAC STEEL FLATBED | STRUCTURE | 9 | |
| 17V157000 | 2017 MANAC VAN TRAILER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | |
| 16V522000 | 2016 MANAC FLATBED | PARKING BRAKE | 2 | |
| 16V523000 | 2017 MANAC VAN TRAILER | PARKING BRAKE | 4 | |
| 16V357000 | 2014 MANAC DARKWING ALUMINUM | STRUCTURE | 18 | |
| 08V665000 | 2008 MANAC CDD | POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 185 |