The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V372000·Announced 2018-06-05

Manac Recalls Steel Flatbed and Dropdeck Trailers Due to Lashing Chain Defect

Manac is recalling 2013-2018 Steel Dropdeck, 2017 Extendable Steel Dropdeck, and 2018 Steel Flatbed trailers because lashing chains may break, allowing cargo to slide or tip.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential cargo shifting leading to crashes.

Plain-English summary

Manac Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2018 Steel Dropdeck, 2017 Extendable Steel Dropdeck, and 2018 Steel Flatbed trailers equipped with steel side rails and lashing chains. The defect involves lashing chains that may break, which can allow the cargo to slide or tip during transit.

This recall affects 9 units. The broken lashing chains increase the risk of injury or crash if the cargo shifts. Manac will notify owners, and dealers will install an aluminum shim under the floor between the tie-down extrusion and the siderail free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2018.

Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900. They may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MANAC STEEL DROPDECK, EXTENDABLE STEEL DROPDECK, STEEL FLATBED
Brand
MANAC
Manufacturer
Manac Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (3)

  • STEEL DROPDECK
  • EXTENDABLE STEEL DROPDECK
  • STEEL FLATBED

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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