ADKINS DOMINATOR I 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V266000

Make Model Year
ADKINS DOMINATOR I 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-05 2016-05-03 2016-05-03

Production Dates: 2013-04-04 - 2016-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Adkins Truck Equipment Co

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16V-266

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 77

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Adkins Truck Equipment Co. "Adkins" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Dominator-Propane, Dominator I, Dominator II, Dominator III, and Dominator IV trucks equipped with IMT cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, or 14000. The affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported..

Consequence

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

Remedy

Adkins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began during May 2016. Owners may contact Adkins customer service at 1-704-596-2299. Adkins' number for this recall is 16E-012.

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.