Vehicle recall 18V372000 · June 5, 2018
Manac Steel Dropdeck, Extendable Steel Dropdeck and 1 more model
The lashing chains may break which can allow the cargo to slide or tip during transit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- Broken lashing chains can allow the cargo to slide or tip, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 18V372000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2018
- Filed by
- Manac Inc.
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Manac Extendable Steel Dropdeck (2017): 2017
- Manac Steel Dropdeck (2013-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Manac Steel Flatbed (2018): 2018
Has your Manac been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Manac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.