NHTSA Recall 16V266000: Equipment
Adkins Truck Equipment Co reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 77 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Adkins Dominator I.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V266000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16V-266 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 3, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Adkins Truck Equipment Co. (Adkins) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Dominator-Propane, Dominator I, Dominator II, Dominator III, and Dominator IV trucks equipped with IMT cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, or 14000. The affected cranes have 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
Adkins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began during May 2016. Owners may contact Adkins customer service at 1-704-596-2299. Adkins' number for this recall is 16E-012.
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 16V266000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Adkins Dominator I | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Adkins Dominator II | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Adkins Dominator III | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Adkins Dominator IV | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Adkins Dominator-Propane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.