Manac Flatbed recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 19, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Manac, Inc. recalls 2012–2020 Manac Flatbed

Recall number

19V607000

Brand / firm

Manac

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 44 units

Why it was recalled

A container that is not securely attached to the trailer can increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

MANAC, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain 2011-2020 Flatbed trailers. The Buffers USA Twistlock configuration may unintentionally rotate to the unlock position, potentially allowing the container that the trailer is transporting to become unstable or detach from the trailer.

What to do

Manac will notify owners and will provide a secondary locking mechanism to secure the twistlock configuration, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2019. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.