NHTSA Campaign 19V607000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Issued by Manac Inc. · Reported Aug 19, 2019 · 44 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2012 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2013 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2014 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2015 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2016 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2017 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2018 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2019 | 44 |
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2020 | 44 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V607000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.