2013–2016 Elpers Dodge 5500 W/ Crane, 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-450 W/ Crane, 2013–2016 Elpers Ford F-550 W/ Crane and 4 other models Recall: Affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the…
NHTSA campaign 16V276000 · Equipment · filed May 10, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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
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.
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 16V276000 (manufacturer number TB2016001 - IMT dist). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.