Vehicle recall 17V157000 · March 9, 2017
2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer
The aluminum rivets that secure the external rub rails may fail, allowing the rub rails to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Manac Inc. (Manac) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Van Trailers. The aluminum rivets that secure the external rub rails may fail, allowing the rub rails to detach.
- Consequence
- If the rub rail detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Manac will notify owners and dealers will replace the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Manac customer service at 1-418-228-2018.
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 2017
- Filed by
- MANAC INC.
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Manac Van Trailer (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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