Manac recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Manac Flatbed 2012–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V607000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Manac Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 19, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 44
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 5, 2011 to Apr 2, 2019
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Manac recall: Parking brake Jul 11, 2016
- Manac recall: Parking brake Jul 11, 2016
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.