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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Intl 4300 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Intl 4400 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Intl Maxforce W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Elpers Peterbilt 337 W/ Crane (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Elpers been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Elpers dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.