Recall 19V607000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report Date
20190819
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
9 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.