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QT Equipment Dominator I Recall 16V262: Crane Valve Cover Can Crack and Fall Off on the Road

NHTSA campaign 16V262, reported May 2, 2016, 271 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A valve bank cover on the IMT crane mounted to these trucks may crack and detach while the crane is being transported. If the cover falls off onto the road, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

QT Equipment will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover at no cost to you. Owners can contact QT Equipment customer service at 1-800-758-2410. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for 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 16V262QT Equipment
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
QT Equipment 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.
Risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
QT Equipment will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2016. Owners may contact QT Equipment customer service at 1-800-758-2410.
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

QT Equipment Dominator I2013201420152016
QT Equipment Dominator II2013201420152016
QT Equipment Dominator III2013201420152016
QT Equipment Dominator IV2013201420152016
QT Equipment Dominator-Propane2013201420152016