MANAC FLATBED 2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V607000

Make Model Year
MANAC FLATBED 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-31 2019-08-19 2019-08-20

Production Dates: 2011-02-05 - 2019-04-02

Manufacturers Involved: Manac, Inc.

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.