Elpers Truck Equipment | NHTSA Recall #16V276000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V276000 by Elpers Truck Equipment. Affecting model year 2013-2016 peterbilt 337, international 4300, 4400, maxforce, dodge 5500, and ford f-450, and f-550 trucks manufactured april 4, 2013, to january 22, 2016 and equipped with imt cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000 Includes 35 affected units, Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2016 peterbilt 337, international 4300, 4400, maxforce, dodge 5500, and ford f-450, and f-550 trucks manufactured april 4, 2013, to january 22, 2016 and equipped with imt cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000
Defect Summary
Elpers truck equipment (elpers) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 peterbilt 337, international 4300, 4400, maxforce, dodge 5500, and ford f-450, and f-550 trucks manufactured april 4, 2013, to january 22, 2016 and equipped with imt cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000. the affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported.
Corrective Action
Elpers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker gauge cover, free of charge. the recall began on may 25, 2016. owners may contact elpers' customer service at 1-877-244-4596. elpers' number for this recall is tb2016001 - imt dist.