IMT WIRELESS TRANSMITTER 9999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18E105000

Make Model Year
IMT WIRELESS TRANSMITTER NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-14 2018-11-16 2018-11-26

Production Dates: 2018-10-22 - 2018-11-07

Manufacturers Involved: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. "IMT" is recalling certain Omnex Proportional Wireless Transmitters, part numbers 70733882 and 70733883, used for controlling cranes. These wireless transmitters have a diode that can fail, possibly causing the crane to move in an unintended manner.

Consequence

If the crane moves in a way that was not intended, it can increase the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

IMT will notify owners, and IMT Distributors will replace the transmitter, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-554-4421.

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.