MANAC FLATBED 2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V607000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MANAC | FLATBED | 2019 |
| 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
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.
A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
