EquipmentRecall 16V-259 · 2013 Monroe Ford F-550 W/IMT Crane

Monroe Truck Equipment recall 16V-259 covers 1 2013 Monroe Ford F-550 W/IMT Crane for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired1 of 1 · 2016 Q2
Vehicles affected11 model
ReportedApr 29, 2016Owners notified May 2, 2016
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 16V259000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 4, 2013 to January 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.