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2013-2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane, Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane and others recall: equipment

Elpers Truck Equipment reported this safety recall on May 10, 2016. It covers about 35 vehicles.

vehicles affected
35
reported
May 10, 2016
owners notified
May 25, 2016

Equipment

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V276000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V276000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane, Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 16V276000, reported on May 10, 2016, covers about 35 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V276000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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