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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V269📅 May 4, 2016

2013–2016 Auto Truck IMT Dominator Series III recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V269000
Manufacturer recall #
TB2016001, TB2016002
Manufacturer
Auto Truck Inc.
Vehicles affected
158
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-855-288-6875
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 29, 2016
Built
Apr 4, 2013 – Jan 22, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V269 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V269?

2013–2016 Auto Truck IMT Dominator Series III. 158 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Auto Truck dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-288-6875.