01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Manac Flatbed recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V607000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- August 19, 2019
- Potential units
- 44campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 31, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Manac Inc.
NHTSA 16V523000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- July 11, 2016
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: MANAC, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed trailers manufactured September 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014, and 2017-2018 Van trailers manufactured January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Why it matters: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
MANAC will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC, Inc. at 1-418 228-2018.
Owner notification: September 2, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: MANAC INC.
NHTSA 16V522000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- July 11, 2016
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: MANAC Trailers USA, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain 2016 Flatbed trailers, model 10850B069, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2014. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Why it matters: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
MANAC will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. . The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC customer service at 1-573-262-2166.
Owner notification: September 2, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
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