Manac Van Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Manac, Inc. recalls 2016–2018 Manac Van Trailer, Flatbed

Recall number

16V523000

Brand / firm

Manac

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

MANAC, Inc. (MANAC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed trailers manufactured September 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014, and 2017-2018 Van trailers manufactured January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

MANAC will contact owners and 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 contact MANAC, Inc. at 1-418 228-2018.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.