Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V357000 Reported May 25, 2016

Coupling plate may detach from trailer

Manac Trailers Usa, Inc. · N/A · 18 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V357000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Manac Trailers Usa, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
18
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Manac trailers usa, inc. (manac) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 darkwing aluminum flatbed 5 or 8 axle trailers manufactured may 19, 2014 to june 5, 2015. the affected trailers may have cracks in the structural web connected to the coupling plate of the trailer below the cross-member, which could ultimately result in separation of the coupling plate from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the coupling plate separates from the trailer, the trailer could disconnect from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Manac has notified owners, and dealers will install a new coupling plate and repair all cracked frame webs, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2016. owners may contact manac customer service at 1-800-361-7900.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Manac Trailers Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V357000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V357000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V357000?

NHTSA recall 16V357000 was issued by Manac Trailers Usa, Inc. on May 25, 2016. It addresses: Coupling plate may detach from trailer. The recall affects approximately 18 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Manac Trailers Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V357000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.