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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- MANAC Trailers USA, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain 2016 Flatbed trailers, model 10850B069, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2014. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
- Risk
- If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- MANAC will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. . The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC customer service at 1-573-262-2166.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Manac flatbed trailers may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from engaging when the trailer is parked.
If the spring brakes apply late, the trailer may roll away after it has been unhitched from the tractor, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Manac will contact affected owners and provide a free remedy kit with instructions to repair the affected SR5 trailer relay valves. Owners can call Manac customer service at 1-573-262-2166. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Manac Flatbed | 2016 |
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