EquipmentRecall 16V-269 · 2013–2016 Auto Truck IMT Dominator Series III
Auto Truck Inc. recall 16V-269 covers 158 2013–2016 Auto Truck IMT Dominator Series III for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 17% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V269000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Auto Truck Inc. (Auto Truck) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 IMT Dominator Series III vehicles manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016, 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.
The risk
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Auto Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact Auto Truck customer service at 1-855-288-6875. Auto Truck's number for this recall is TB2016001, and TB2016002.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
17%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
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.