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April 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V269000
A detached steer arm may drag, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V269
Manufacturer Manac, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 11
Summary
Manac, Inc. (Manac) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Steel Platforms (10450A140), 2019 Transfer Trailer (36453C038), and 2019 Square Dump Trailer (41336B739). The steer arm bolts may break, allowing the steer arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
Remedy
Manac will notify owners, and Dexter dealers will weld the steering arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2021. 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.
21E019 Dexter Axle Ingersoll Smart-Steer Self Steer Axles Steering Arm May Detach
21E019 Dexter Axle Ingersoll Smart-Steer Self Steer Axles Steering Arm May Detach
SERVICE BULLETIN #009R
Date: December 4, 2019
Subject: SMART-STEER 2.0 Bolt-On Steer Arm Reinforcement Welds
Based on feedback from our customers, Dexter Heavy Duty has become aware that under certain loading conditions, the 8-7/8″ steer arm setup on the SMART-STEER 2.0 axle is prone to shearing the attaching steer arm bolts. This will lead to a failure in the steer arm assembly.
SMART-STEER 2.0 | STEER ARM ASSEMBLY |
Dexter recommends that you perform a steer arm inspection of your axle(s) as soon as possible; but no later than four weeks after receiving this service bulletin. Please follow the steps listed below:
- Visually inspect steer arm bolts and washers for mechanical tightness and replace if necessary.
- Ensure the steer arm bolts are torqued to 400 Lbs.
- Place welds as shown on page three of this bulletin. If you would like a copy of engineering drawing 750049, please contact one of the service technicians listed below.
A reference table of impacted models is on page two of this service bulletin .
Please contact your Dexter Heavy Duty Field Service Technicians Rudy Wosing or Phil Schnurr at (226) 242-5291 if you have additional questions or need further clarification.
We appreciate your understanding as we determine a long term solution to this issue.
Neil Haslam
Engineering Manager – Dexter Heavy Duty
8-7 /8″ TIE-ROD SMART-STEER 2.0 MODELS
SSA MODEL NUMBER | |
750002 | 750265-3 |
750027 | 750265-5 |
750882 | 750650-3 |
750899 | 750550.5 |
750912 | 750688-3 |
750923 | 750882T |
750924 | 750899T |
750928 | 750912T |
750929 | 750924-1 |
751003 | 750924 |
751004 | 750924T |
751323 | 750928-3 |
751769 | 750928T |
752270 | 751003.10 |
752299 | 751104T |
752333 | 751384T |
752346 | 751525.2 |
752347 | 751644-1 |
752529 | 752323.3 |
771004 | 752708-2 |
750265-2 |
The model number can be found in the ordering variant description.
VARIANT# | VARIANT DESCRIPTION |
TEST123-DXT1234596 | ISS-SSA751004-09110N-511IMT-CAH |
Upon inspection; if the steer arm bolts or steer arm are worn or damaged, below is the replacement steer arm kit for these models.
702732-01 BOLT-ON STEER ARM SERVICE KIT (-8-7/8″) LH OR RH
ITEM NUMBER | QUANTITY | PART NUMBER | Description |
1 | 1 | 701657 | STEERING ARM B/0 -8-7 /8″ TH |
2 | 2 | 702834 | BOLT, 3/4-16 UNF-2B X 3.75″ LG GR8 |
3 | 2 | 701810 | I WASHER FLAT . 75″ GR8 MC2 |
Not Shown | 1 | 0150425 | I LOCTITE®, BLUE 242, 0.5ML |
JuneX, 2021
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE#21V-269
OWNER ADDRESS
Attention: Mr.XX
Re: Defect Information Report by Manac Inc.(“Manac”)-NHTSAID#21V-269
Defect in Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 Self-Steer Axle
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Manac inc. (“Manac”) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Steel Platforms (10450A140), 2019 Transfer Trailer (36453C038), and 2019 Square Dump Trailer (41336B739). The steer arm bolts may break, allowing the steer arm to detach from the steering knuckle. Following receipt of a notice of safety recall from his supplier Dexter Trailer Products of Canada Corporation (“Dexter”) in connection with the Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steer axle, Manac, has determined that a defective part which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain trailers registered in the United States of America and all of which were manufactured in Saint-Georges, Quebec (Canada) (the “Affected Units”).
! I M P ORT A N T !
- One or more of yourManac®trailersare being recalled.
- Please contact the nearest Dexter authorized facility, see attached list, as soon as possible to coordinate the correction of your unit(s).
SEEAPPENDIX AFOR THE LIST OF YOURAFFECTEDUNIT(S)
Description of defectsand risk to motor vehicle safety:
Manac extend a voluntary safety recall campaign involving the Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steer axle which was manufactured by Dexter. Under certain heavy loading conditions, the bolts attaching the steer arm to the knuckle can potentially shear. If this condition occurs, the steer arm will detach from the knuckle on the affected side and potentially drag along the ground. In some cases, the sheared section of the steer arm bolt will dislodge from the steer arm and fall to the ground therefore increasing the risk of cargo damage or loss, crash, property damage or loss, bodily injury, and death. According to the notice received from Dexter, at no time will the vehicle and the trailer become uncontrollable and the operator will be able to safely operate until they can secure the axle under the Affected Unit(s).
Precautions you should take:
Owners / operators should immediately proceed with a visual inspection of their Affected Units to ensure that the self-steering axles and their components are in good condition. In the event that the visual inspection shows that one or more axle(s) components are damaged, weakened, bent, loose, missing, or showing signs of wear, tear, or other breakage or damage, you should refrain from operating your unit and communicate immediately with the nearest Dexter authorized facility to make the appropriate corrections. We strongly suggest that owners / operators perform such an inspection on their Affected Units on a regular basis until the correction has been made by a Dexter authorized facility.
Remedial actions/measures:
The correction, which is outlined in the Service Bulletin SB009R, must be performed at a Dexter authorized facility by a qualified welder. Please contact the nearest Dexter authorized facility to make arrangements for the correction of your Affected Unit(s) in a repair facility suitable to your operating region. Dexter will consider authorizing additional facilities if there is none in your area. Dexter authorized facilities will weld the steering arm to the knuckle. Dexter is conducting a voluntary safety recall at no charge to the owners.
If you are the lessor of the Affected Unit(s), please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days to comply with federal regulations.
If you are no longer the owner of the Affected Unit(s), please provide Manac with the contact information of the current owner(s)as soon as possible.
If you have already paid to have your trailers repaired in relation to the present recall, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the correction. Please contact Dexter for further information.
If the authorized facility has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);or go to:https://www.safecar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but safety is our first concern.
Please do not hesitate to contact Phil Schnurr from Dexter at 1(226)242-5345 or via recallsb009r@dexteraxle.com if you have any questions regarding the foregoing or with Hans Lavoie from Manacat1-800-361-7900or via email at: Hans.lavoie@manac.com.
Sincerely,
MANACINC.
WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
Attached documents:
List of Dexter authorized facilities
Service Bulletin SB009R
SEOCONTENT-START
APPENDIX A
LIST OF VIN NUMBERS FOR MANAC® TRAILERS AFFECTED NHTSA ID #21V-269
The VIN numbers of your Affected Unit(s) involved in the recall are the following:
Approved Facilities for PB009R Steering Arm Repairs
CANADA
NEW BRUNSWICK
Trans East Trailers
Valley Equipment
NOVA SCOTIA
East Coast International
East Coast International
Contact: Jim Mullett
Tel: 506.854.2225
368 Urquhart Ave
Moncton, NB
E1H 2R6
Contact: John Lawrence
Tel: 506.375.3827
289 McLean Ave
Hartland, NB
E7P 2K7
Contact: Kevin Ball
Tel: 902.468.7160
1 Morris Drive
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1K7
Contact: Kevin Ball
Tel: 902.895.0507
30 Chief Joseph Julien Court
Millbrook, NS
B6L 2H3
ONTARIO
Central Equipment Sales and Service
IRS Truck and Trailer Repair
MANAC
Sudbury Truck & Trailer Center Inc
Tankmart
Contact: Nick Eveley
Tel: 905.667.8306
380 Grays Rd
Hamilton, ON
L8E 4H6
Contact: Bob Dawson
Tel: 905.643.8200
344 Fruitland Rd
Stoney Creek, ON
L8E 5M8
Contact: Chris Sleczkowski
Tel: 416.240.0559
130 Belfield Rd
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 1G1
Contact: Walter Schroder
Tel: 705.673.3613
902 Newgate Ave
Sudbury, ON
P3A 5J9
Contact: Johnathan Ransom
Tel: 905.465.1355
4420 South Service Rd
Burlington, ON
Transit Trailer LTD
Whelan Truck Repair Inc
QUEBEC
Camion Remorque Revan Inc
Centre du Camion Mabo
Centre du Camion Mabo
Contact: Gord Mc Leod
Tel: 519.748.5129
70 Adam Ferrie Rd
Kitchener ON
N2E 2A9
Contact: Ryan Whelan
Tel: 613.831.7677
158 Cardevco Rd
Carp, ON
K0A1LO
Contact: Roland
Tel: 418.837.2473
900 Rue des Calfats
Levis, QC
G6Y 9E6
Contact: Heidi Gagné
Tel: 819.768.2008
1907, boul. Rideau
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
J0Z 1Y1
Contact: Christian Morissette
Tel: 819.825.8995
3100 blvd Jean-Jacques Cossette
Val-d’Or, QC
J9P 6Y6
Centre du Camion ProCam
Le Centre Routier 1994
Pierquip
Garage Gilles Roy
Ressorts Maska
Contact: Félicia Gagnon
Tel: 418.693.0123
160 Rue des Routiers
Chicoutimi, QC
G7H 5B1
Contact: Daniel Boucher
Tel: 418 862-7231
375 Rue Témiscouata,
Rivières-du-Loup, QC
G5R 3Z5
Contact: Mathieu Michaud
Tel: 450.438.6400
16079 Boul cure’ Labelle
RTE 117
Mirabel, QC
J7J 2G6
Contact: Francois Fortin
Tel: 418.228.2235
10800 Boulevard Lacroix
St. Georges, QC
G5Y 1K3
Contact: Jean-Marc Chevrette
Tel: 450.774.7511
2890 Boulevard Laurier EST
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
J2R 1P8
Service Remtec
Techno Diesel
UNITED STATES
All branch of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment
Contact: Francois Martel
Tel: 514.642.6020
3560 39e Ave
Montreal, QC
H1A 3V1
Contact: Patrick St-Aubin
Tel: 450.759.3709;
option#3
1260 Chemin des Prairies
Joliette, QC
J6E 0L4
SEOCONTENT-END
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MANAC | SQUARE DUMP TRAILER | 2019 |
MANAC | STEEL PLATFORM | 2018-2019 |
MANAC | TRANSFER TRAILER | 2019 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V269-8353.PDF 215.059KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V269-5866.pdf 360.516KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-21V269-8827.pdf 476.163KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-21V269-1789.pdf 476.163KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V269-4484.PDF 215.128KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V269-1327.pdf 645.722KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V269-6741.PDF 215.13KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V269-7646.PDF 211.28KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V269-3436.PDF 211.198KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V269-0236.PDF 211.198KB
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