Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V259000 Reported April 29, 2016

Valve bank cover may crack and detach

Monroe Truck Equipment · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V259000
Manufacturer Campaign
TB2016001 - IMT dist
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 29, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Monroe truck equipment (monroe) is recalling one model year 2013 ford f-550 truck with an imt model 7500 crane. the affected crane has 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

Monroe will notify the owner, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. the recall began and was completed on may 2, 2016. owners may contact monroe customer service at 1-800-882-1900. monroe's number for this recall is tb2016001 - imt dist.

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 Monroe Truck Equipment dealer and reference recall ID 16V259000 or campaign TB2016001 - IMT dist.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V259000

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

What is recall 16V259000?

NHTSA recall 16V259000 was issued by Monroe Truck Equipment on April 29, 2016. It addresses: Valve bank cover may crack and detach. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Monroe Truck Equipment dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V259000 or the manufacturer campaign number TB2016001 - IMT dist. 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.