Manac recall: Structure
What is wrong
Manac Trailers USA, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Flatbed 5 or 8 axle trailers manufactured May 19, 2014 to June 5, 2015. The affected trailers may have cracks in the structural web connected to the coupling plate of the trailer below the cross-member, which could ultimately result in separation of the coupling plate from the trailer.
What could happen
If the coupling plate separates from the trailer, the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MANAC has notified owners, and dealers will install a new coupling plate and repair all cracked frame webs, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
Vehicles covered
- Manac Darkwing Aluminum 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V357000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Manac Trailers USA, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 25, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 8, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 19, 2014 to Jun 5, 2015
- Part
- Structure
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.