RECALLS — MANAC SEMI-TRAILER
Manac Semi-Trailer recalls
Manac Semi-Trailer model years 2014–2025 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
07- Accessories#2025267
3 units affected
Issue: On a small number of trailers, the liftgate may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the liftgate could fail. Note: This recall only affects trailers equipped with a Waltco slide liftgate model ZS-33 or ZS-34. Safety Risk: A liftgate that fails could increase the risk of injury to the operator and nearby people. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Manac advises you not to use the liftgate until the recall repairs have been completed. Manac will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact Hiab USA Inc. to arrange for the replacement of the liftgate cylinder pins.
- Steering#2022643
92 units affected
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.
- Suspension#2021230
1,208 units affected
Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm or the bolts could detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: Parts that detach from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Manac will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a Dexter Canada authorized service facility to weld the steer arms to the knuckles.
- Structure#2017135
1,077 units affected
On certain trailers, the rivets which secure the external aluminium rub rails may shear. If a sufficient number of rivets were to fail, the rub rail could partially or fully separate from the vehicle, posing a risk to other motorists and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Aluminium rivets will be replaced with stainless steel ones.
- Suspension#2015403
23 units affected
On certain trailers equipped with SAF-Holland CBX series suspensions, the suspension arm pivot bolts may break. This could affect axle alignment and potentially result in suspension failure, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace pivot bolts.
- Brakes#2015043
216 units affected
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Customers will be provided with repair parts and instructions.
- Suspension#2014346
85 units affected
On certain trailers equipped with SAF-Holland CBX series suspensions, the suspension arm pivot bolts may break. This could affect axle alignment and potentially result in suspension failure, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace pivot bolts.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada