NHTSA Recall 16V276000: Equipment
Elpers Truck Equipment reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V276000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TB2016001 - IMT dist |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 25, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 16V276000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane | 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.