NHTSA recall 16E012000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Feb 17, 20161,598 vehicles affectedIowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.Maker’s number TB2016001Built Apr 4, 2013 – Jan 22, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.