MANAC Recalls 2016-2018 Trailers Due to Spring Brake Valve Defect
MANAC is recalling 2016 Flatbed and 2017-2018 Van trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High category rather than Severe or Critical.
Plain-English summary
MANAC, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed trailers manufactured between September 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014, as well as 2017-2018 Van trailers manufactured between January 1, 2015, and March 31, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined.
The defect could cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while parking. If the spring brake application is delayed, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
MANAC will contact owners to provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may also contact MANAC, Inc. at 1-418-228-2018 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MANAC VAN TRAILER, FLATBED
- Brand
- MANAC
- Manufacturer
- MANAC INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4
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 (2)
- VAN TRAILER
- FLATBED
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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