Recall 16V276000: 2013–2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane, 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane, 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane +4 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 10, 2016
Vehicles affected
35
Models
7
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane
  • 2013 Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane
  • 2014 Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane
  • 2015 Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane
  • 2016 Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V276000
Manufacturer campaign
TB2016001 - IMT dist
Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Owner letters
May 25, 2016
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology