Elpers Truck Equipment: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Elpers Truck Equipment in 2016. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 10, 2016

(Campaign #: TB2016001 - IMT dist)

Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V276000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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