Recall 17V157 affects 3 2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer trailers for failing rub-rail rivets. Repair is free at any franchised Manac dealer.
Manac is recalling 3 2016-2017 Van Trailer trailers because aluminum rivets securing the external rub rails can fail and let the rails detach. A detached rub rail can become a road hazard and increase crash or injury risk; Manac dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The external rub rail on a 2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer is the long rail mounted along the outside of the trailer body. It helps protect the side structure when the trailer contacts docks, posts, or other equipment, and it depends on its fasteners staying tight against the body.
On these trailers, aluminum rivets hold the rub rail in place. Those rivets are not strong enough for this attachment point, so they can shear, break, or fall out. Once enough rivets fail, the rail is no longer secured and can detach from the trailer. The repair replaces the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets.
A visual inspection is the warning sign. Look along the rub rail for rivets that are missing, damaged, or sheared off. If you see that hardware damage, the rub rail is already losing its attachment.
Who's affected?
The same body structure component applies to both the 2016 and 2017 model years.
| 2017 Manac Van Trailer | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2016 Manac Van Trailer | body structure |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached rub rail can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Inspect the exterior rub rails for sheared, damaged, or missing aluminum rivets, and keep the trailer out of service if a rail is loose. Repair is free at any franchised Manac dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Manac dealer to schedule the free stainless-steel rivet replacement that secures the external rub rails.
- Bring the recall notice if Manac mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V157 when you call.
- Inspect the trailer before each trip and keep it out of service if a rub rail is loose or detached.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Manac technician removes the aluminum rivets that secure the external rub rails and installs stainless steel rivets in their place. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The work addresses the fasteners that hold the rub rails to the trailer body, so the rails stay attached after the original aluminum rivets are replaced. Contact Manac customer service before the appointment if the dealer needs parts or recall instructions.
Timeline
| March 9, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| May 1, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 1, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V157?
Recall 17V157 covers 3 2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer units with aluminum rivets that secure the external rub rails. The rivets can fail and allow a rub rail to detach. Manac dealers will replace the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Manac Van Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V157. If it is, contact a Manac dealer to schedule the rivet replacement. Reference recall number 17V157 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Manac's recall remedy says dealers will replace the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets free of charge. The recall repair began on May 1, 2017, so an included trailer is eligible for the dealer repair now.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a rub rail detaching from the trailer. If the rub rail separates, it can become a road hazard and raise the risk of a crash or injury. Recall 17V157 fixes the issue by replacing the aluminum rivets with stainless steel rivets.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V157000 |
|---|---|
| Manac customer service | 1-418-228-2018 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V157 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V157000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →