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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Manac Inc. (Manac) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Steel Dropdeck, 2017 Extendable Steel Dropdeck, and 2018 Steel Flatbed trailers equipped with steel side rails and lashing chains. The lashing chains may break which can allow the cargo to slide or tip during transit.
- Risk
- Broken lashing chains can allow the cargo to slide or tip, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Manac will notify owners and dealers will install an aluminum shim under the floor between the tie-down extrusion and the siderail, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2018. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Manac steel dropdeck and flatbed trailers from model years 2013 to 2018 have a defect in which the lashing chains used to secure cargo may break. If a chain fails during transit, the load can slide or tip, which raises the risk of injury or a crash.
Owners will be notified by Manac. Dealers will install an aluminum shim under the floor between the tie-down extrusion and the siderail. The repair is free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2018. For questions, you can contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
If you own or operate one of these trailers, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Manac Extendable Steel Dropdeck | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Manac Steel Dropdeck | 201320142015201620172018 |
| Manac Steel Flatbed | 2018 |