Monroe Ford F-550 W/Imt Crane recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 29, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Monroe Truck Equipment recalls 2013 Monroe Ford F-550 W/Imt Crane

Recall number

16V259000

Brand / firm

Monroe

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 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

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.