Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V276000 Reported May 10, 2016

Valve bank cover may crack and detach

Elpers Truck Equipment · N/A · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V276000
Manufacturer Campaign
TB2016001 - IMT dist
Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 10, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

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

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.

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 Elpers Truck Equipment dealer and reference recall ID 16V276000 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 16V276000

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

What is recall 16V276000?

NHTSA recall 16V276000 was issued by Elpers Truck Equipment on May 10, 2016. It addresses: Valve bank cover may crack and detach. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Elpers Truck Equipment dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V276000 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.