Manac recall: Structure
What is wrong
Manac Inc. (Manac) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Steel Dropdeck, 2017 Extendable Steel Dropdeck, and 2018 Steel Flatbed trailers equipped with steel side rails and lashing chains. The lashing chains may break which can allow the cargo to slide or tip during transit.
What could happen
Broken lashing chains can allow the cargo to slide or tip, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
Manac will notify owners and dealers will install an aluminum shim under the floor between the tie-down extrusion and the siderail, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
Vehicles covered
- Manac Extendable Steel Dropdeck 2017
- Manac Steel Dropdeck 2013–2018
- Manac Steel Flatbed 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V372000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Manac Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 20, 2012 to May 14, 2017
- 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.