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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V276📅 May 10, 2016

2013–2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane & 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane + 5 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 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

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.

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
16V276000
Manufacturer recall #
TB2016001 - IMT dist
Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Vehicles affected
35
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-244-4596
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 25, 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 16V276 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 16V276?

2013–2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane & 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane + 5 more. 35 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Elpers dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-244-4596.