Manac Flatbed (2012-2020): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 19V607000 · Aug 19, 2019 · Manac Inc.
44
vehicles affected
44
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V607000
- Date
- Aug 19, 2019
- Maker
- Manac Inc.
- Units affected
- 44
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2012-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V607000?
1 model: Manac Flatbed (2012-2020), about 44 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V607000?
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.
What can happen?
A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can 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.