2013–2016 Adkins Dominator I, 2013–2016 Adkins Dominator II, 2013–2016 Adkins Dominator Iii and 2 other models Recall: Affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the…
NHTSA campaign 16V266000 · Equipment · filed May 3, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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..
The risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V266000 (manufacturer number 16V-266). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.