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Elpers 2013–2016 Equipment recall

Recalled May 10, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V276000 · Elpers

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

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Elpers DODGE 5500 W/ CRANE · Elpers FORD F-450 W/ CRANE · Elpers FORD F-550 W/ CRANE · Elpers INTL 4300 W/ CRANE · Elpers INTL 4400 W/ CRANE · Elpers INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE · Elpers PETERBILT 337 W/ CRANE
Manufacturer(s)
Elpers Truck Equipment

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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