ownitsafely
Back to recalls

NHTSARecalled May 10, 2016 · #16V276000

Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

Be the first to hear about future recalls.

Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.

Get started, free

Description

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. If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Model numbers
2016 Peterbilt
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice