The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V607000·Announced 2019-08-19

Manac Flatbed Trailers Recalled for Twistlock Unlocking Defect

Manac is recalling 2011-2020 Flatbed trailers because twistlocks may rotate to unlock, risking container detachment and crashes.

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 a component failure could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Manac Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2020 Flatbed trailers due to a defect in the Buffers USA Twistlock configuration. The twistlocks may unintentionally rotate to the unlock position, which could allow the container being transported to become unstable or detach from the trailer.

A container that is not securely attached to the trailer increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 44 units of these trailers.

Manac will notify owners and provide a secondary locking mechanism to secure the twistlock configuration free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2019. 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 FLATBED
Brand
MANAC
Manufacturer
Manac Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
44

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)

  • FLATBED

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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