Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E012000 Reported February 17, 2016

Valve bank cover may crack and detach

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. · N/A · 1,598 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E012000
Manufacturer Campaign
TB2016001
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,598
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 17, 2016
Completion Rate
53.25

Defect Summary

Iowa mold tooling co., inc. (imt) is recalling certain series iii cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000, manufactured april 4, 2013, to january 22, 2016. the affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Imt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2016. owners may contact imt customer service at 1-800-247-5958. imt's number for this recall is tb2016001.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E012000 or campaign TB2016001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E012000?

NHTSA recall 16E012000 was issued by Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. on February 17, 2016. It addresses: Valve bank cover may crack and detach. The recall affects approximately 1,598 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E012000 or the manufacturer campaign number TB2016001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.