The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E012000·Announced 2016-02-17

Iowa Mold Tooling Recalls Series III Cranes Due to Valve Cover Defect

Iowa Mold Tooling is recalling certain Series III cranes because a valve bank cover may crack and fall off, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a falling component could cause a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling certain Series III Cranes, including models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000. The affected units were manufactured between April 4, 2013, and January 22, 2016. A total of 1,598 units are affected by this recall.

The defect involves a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while it is being transported. If the cover detaches, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

IMT will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve cover with a thicker cover free of charge. The recall was expected to begin during March 2016. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Crane
Hazard
Affected units
1,598

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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