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Monroe Ford F-550 W/Imt Crane Recall 16V259: Crane Valve Cover May Crack and Fall Off While Driving

NHTSA campaign 16V259, reported April 29, 2016, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The valve bank cover on the IMT model 7500 crane mounted on this truck may crack. If it cracks, the cover can detach from the crane while the crane is being transported.

If the valve bank cover comes off, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Monroe Truck Equipment will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover at no cost to you. Owners can contact Monroe customer service at 1-800-882-1900, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V259Monroe Truck Equipment
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Monroe Ford F-550 W/Imt Crane2013