NHTSA Campaign 16E012000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. · Reported Feb 17, 2016 · 1,598 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT | 10000 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 12000 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 14000 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 6000 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 7500 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 8600 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 | |
| IMT | 9500 SERIES III CRANE | 1,598 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16E012000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.