Vehicle recall 16V266000 · May 3, 2016
Adkins Dominator I, Dominator II and 3 more models
The affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported..
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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..
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V266000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2016
- Filed by
- Adkins Truck Equipment Co
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16V-266
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 77
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Adkins Dominator I (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Adkins Dominator II (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Adkins Dominator III (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Adkins Dominator IV (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Adkins Dominator-Propane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Adkins been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Adkins dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.