Trailer Cargo Securing Chains may Break – 2013-2018 Manac Steel Dropdeck, 2017 Extendable Steel Dropdeck, & 2018 Steel Flatbed Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V372
Manufacturer Manac Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 9

 

Trailer Cargo Securing Chains may Break

Broken lashing chains can allow the cargo to slide or tip, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

 

Summary

Manac Inc. (Manac) 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 lashing chains may break which can allow the cargo to slide or tip during transit.

 

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

June 29, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V372-4268.pdf

 


 

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