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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Adkins Truck Equipment Co. (Adkins) 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
- Adkins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began during May 2016. Owners may contact Adkins customer service at 1-704-596-2299. Adkins' number for this recall is 16E-012.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The valve bank cover on certain IMT crane units may crack and detach from the crane while the crane is being transported. If the cover falls off on the road, it can become a hazard to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Adkins Truck Equipment Co. customer service at 1-704-596-2299 and reference recall 16E-012. Adkins will notify owners, and the valve bank cover will be replaced with a thicker cover at no cost at an authorized dealer.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your truck needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Adkins Dominator I | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Adkins Dominator II | 2013201420152016 |
| Adkins Dominator III | 2013201420152016 |
| Adkins Dominator IV | 2013201420152016 |
| Adkins Dominator-Propane | 2013201420152016 |