Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V266000 Reported May 3, 2016

Valve bank cover may crack and detach

Adkins Truck Equipment Co · N/A · 77 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V266000
Manufacturer Campaign
16V-266
Manufacturer
Adkins Truck Equipment Co
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
77
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 3, 2016
Completion Rate
46.75

Defect Summary

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..

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

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.

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 Adkins Truck Equipment Co dealer and reference recall ID 16V266000 or campaign 16V-266.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V266000

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

What is recall 16V266000?

NHTSA recall 16V266000 was issued by Adkins Truck Equipment Co on May 3, 2016. It addresses: Valve bank cover may crack and detach. The recall affects approximately 77 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Adkins Truck Equipment Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V266000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16V-266. 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.