Manac Darkwing Aluminum (2014-2015): Structure
Recall 16V357000 · May 25, 2016 · MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
18
vehicles affected
18
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V357000
- Date
- May 25, 2016
- Maker
- MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 18
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Manac Trailers USA, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Flatbed 5 or 8 axle trailers manufactured May 19, 2014 to June 5, 2015. The affected trailers may have cracks in the structural web connected to the coupling plate of the trailer below the cross-member, which could ultimately result in separation of the coupling plate from the trailer.
What can happen
If the coupling plate separates from the trailer, the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MANAC has notified owners, and dealers will install a new coupling plate and repair all cracked frame webs, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Manac | Darkwing Aluminum | 2014-2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V357000?
1 model: Manac Darkwing Aluminum (2014-2015), about 18 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V357000?
MANAC has notified owners, and dealers will install a new coupling plate and repair all cracked frame webs, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact MANAC customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
What can happen?
If the coupling plate separates from the trailer, the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.