Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 10, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Elpers Truck Equipment recalls 2013–2016 Elpers — 7 models

Recall number

16V276000

Brand / firm

Elpers

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 35 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

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.