The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V276000·Announced 2016-05-10

Elpers Truck Equipment Recalls Cranes Due to Valve Bank Cover Defect

Elpers is recalling 35 trucks equipped with IMT cranes because the valve bank cover may crack and fall off, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

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 detached part could create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Elpers Truck Equipment is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Peterbilt 337, International 4300, 4400, Maxforce, Dodge 5500, and Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between April 4, 2013, and January 22, 2016, and are equipped with IMT cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000. The recall affects 35 vehicles in total.

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

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.

The recalled product

Product
ELPERS FORD F-450 W/ CRANE, INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE, FORD F-550 W/ CRANE, INTL 4300 W/ CRANE
Brand
ELPERS
Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Category
Vehicle — Truck Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
35

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • FORD F-450 W/ CRANE
  • INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE
  • FORD F-550 W/ CRANE
  • INTL 4300 W/ CRANE
  • PETERBILT 337 W/ CRANE
  • DODGE 5500 W/ CRANE
  • INTL 4400 W/ CRANE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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