AUTO TRUCK IMT DOMINATOR SERIES III 2016: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V269000

Make Model Year
AUTO TRUCK IMT DOMINATOR SERIES III 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-29 2016-05-04 2016-05-04

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

Manufacturers Involved: Auto Truck, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB2016001, TB2016002

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Auto Truck Inc. "Auto Truck" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 IMT Dominator Series III vehicles manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016, 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

Auto Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Auto Truck customer service at 1-855-288-6875. Auto Truck's number for this recall is TB2016001, and TB2016002.

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.