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Manac

Official notice

18 Nov 2022

Last checked

18 Nov 2022

Risk not stated by sourceHealth Canada

An official Health Canada notice concerns Manac. Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the steer arm that attaches to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm could fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: Parts that fall from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Manac Inc. Will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make arrangements with a Dexter authorized service facility to replace the steer arms on your trailer. Published 2022-11-18.

What to do now

Please see corrective actions section below

Recall number

72281

Official notice

2022-11-18

The hazard

Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the steer arm that attaches to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm could fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: Parts that fall from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Manac Inc. Will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make arrangements with a Dexter authorized service facility to replace the steer arms on your trailer.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Recall Numbers

72281

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Affected products

Product 1

Year: 2020, Make: MANAC, Model: SEMI-TRAILER

Product 2

Year: 2020, Make: MANAC, Model: FLATBED TRAILER

Product 3

Year: 2020, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: LRC

Product 4

Year: 2020, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: WC

Product 5

Year: 2020, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: RC

Product 6

Year: 2020, Make: MANAC, Model: VAN TRAILER

Product 7

Year: 2020, Make: MANAC, Model: DUMP TRAILER

Product 8

Year: 2022, Make: MANAC, Model: DUMP TRAILER

Product 9

Year: 2022, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: RC

Product 10

Year: 2022, Make: MANAC, Model: SEMI-TRAILER

Product 11

Year: 2022, Make: MANAC, Model: FLATBED TRAILER

Product 12

Year: 2022, Make: MANAC, Model: VAN TRAILER

Product 13

Year: 2022, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: LRC

Product 14

Year: 2022, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: WC

Product 15

Year: 2023, Make: MANAC, Model: VAN TRAILER

Product 16

Year: 2023, Make: MANAC, Model: SEMI-TRAILER

Product 17

Year: 2023, Make: MANAC, Model: FLATBED TRAILER

Product 18

Year: 2023, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: RC

Product 19

Year: 2023, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: LRC

Product 20

Year: 2023, Make: MANAC, Model: DUMP TRAILER

Product 21

Year: 2023, Make: ABS TRAILERS / ABS REMORQUES, Model: WC

Product 22

Year: 2024, Make: MANAC, Model: SEMI-TRAILER

Product 23

Year: 2024, Make: MANAC, Model: VAN TRAILER

Risk / hazard

Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the steer arm that attaches to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm could fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: Parts that fall from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Manac Inc. Will notify owners by mail and instruct you to make arrangements with a Dexter authorized service facility to replace the steer arms on your trailer.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

CA · Canada

Affected area 1

CA · Canada

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Manac, Abs Trailers Abs Remorques.

Source & status

Source

Health Canada

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

72281

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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