NHTSA Recall 16V259000: Equipment
Monroe Truck Equipment reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2013 Monroe Ford F-550 W/imt Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V259000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TB2016001 - IMT dist |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling one model year 2013 Ford F-550 truck with an IMT model 7500 crane. The affected crane has a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported.
Safety risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Monroe will notify the owner, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began and was completed on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Monroe customer service at 1-800-882-1900. Monroe's 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V259000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Monroe Ford F-550 W/imt Crane | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.