Custom Truck Dominator-propane recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Custom Truck and Equipment recalls 2013–2016 Custom Truck — 5 models

Recall number

16V254000

Brand / firm

Custom Truck

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 15 units

Why it was recalled

If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Custom Truck and Equipment (CTE) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Dominator-Propane, Dominator I, Dominator II, Dominator III, and Dominator IV trucks manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016, 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.

What to do

CTE will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker gauge cover, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2016. Owners may contact Custom Truck customer service at 1-888-712-2962. CTE's number for this recall is TB2016001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.