Manac Recall 19V607000: Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA recall 19V607000 · announced August 19, 2019 · filed by Manac Inc. · 44 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Manac Flatbed
• 2013 Manac Flatbed
• 2014 Manac Flatbed
• 2015 Manac Flatbed
• 2016 Manac Flatbed
• 2017 Manac Flatbed
• 2018 Manac Flatbed
• 2019 Manac Flatbed
• 2020 Manac Flatbed

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.