ELPERS DODGE 5500 W/ CRANE 2016: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V276000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ELPERS | DODGE 5500 W/ CRANE | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-25 | 2016-05-10 | 2016-05-10 |
Production Dates: 2013-04-04 - 2016-01-22
Manufacturers Involved: Elpers Truck Equipment
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB2016001 - IMT dist
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
