The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V157000·Announced 2017-03-09

Manac Recalls 2016-2017 Van Trailers Due to Failing Rub Rail Rivets

Manac is recalling 2016-2017 Van Trailers because aluminum rivets securing external rub rails may fail, allowing the rails to detach and become road hazards.

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 where detached parts may become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Manac Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Van Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the aluminum rivets that secure the external rub rails may fail. This failure allows the rub rails to detach from the trailer.

If a rub rail detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The defect is located in the body structure of the trailer.

Manac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-418-228-2018 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MANAC VAN TRAILER
Brand
MANAC
Manufacturer
MANAC INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • VAN TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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