IMT 6000 SERIES III CRANE 9999: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16E012000

Make Model Year
IMT 6000 SERIES III CRANE NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-07 2016-02-17 2016-02-17

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

Manufacturers Involved: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB2016001

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1598

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. "IMT" is recalling certain Series III Cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000, manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016. 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

IMT will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2016. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958. IMT's number for this recall is TB2016001.

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.