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SevereNHTSA·16V357000·Announced 2016-05-25

MANAC Recalls 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Trailers Due to Structural Cracks

MANAC is recalling 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Flatbed trailers because cracks in the structural web could cause the coupling plate to separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

MANAC Trailers USA, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Flatbed 5 or 8 axle trailers manufactured between May 19, 2014, and June 5, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the structural web connected to the coupling plate of the trailer below the cross-member may have cracks.

If the coupling plate separates from the trailer, the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MANAC DARKWING ALUMINUM
Brand
MANAC
Manufacturer
MANAC Trailers USA, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DARKWING ALUMINUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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