CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Problem
- Manac, Inc. (Manac) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Steel Platforms (10450A140), 2019 Transfer Trailer (36453C038), and 2019 Square Dump Trailer (41336B739). The steer arm bolts may break, allowing the steer arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- A detached steer arm may drag, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Manac will notify owners, and Dexter dealers will weld the steering arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2021. 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
The steer arm bolts on certain trailers may break, allowing the steer arm to detach from the steering knuckle. This affects the steering linkage on the affected units.
A detached steer arm may drag on the road, which increases the risk of injury to the driver, other road users, and bystanders. Owners should stop using the trailer if they notice unusual steering behavior, looseness, or grinding, and contact the manufacturer for guidance.
The repair is free: dealers will weld the steering arm to the knuckle at no charge. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and they can also contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Manac Square Dump Trailer | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Manac Steel Platform | 20182019 |
| Manac Transfer Trailer | 2019 |