StructureRecall 18V-372 · Manac vehicles
Manac Inc. recall 18V-372 covers 9 Manac vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 22% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V372000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Broken lashing chains can allow the cargo to slide or tip, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
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 August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
22%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 20, 2012 to May 14, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.