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Vehicle recall 16V276000 · May 10, 2016

Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane, Ford F-450 W/ Crane and 5 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
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V276000
Reported to NHTSA
May 10, 2016
Filed by
Elpers Truck Equipment
Manufacturer campaign
TB2016001 - IMT dist
Owner notification
May 25, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
35
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 16V276000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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