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2014 Elpers INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Elpers INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Elpers dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Elpers INTL MAXFORCE W/ CRANE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #16V276000

Reported May 10, 2016 · Elpers Truck Equipment

Potentially affected: 35 vehicles

Defect description

Elpers Truck Equipment (Elpers) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Peterbilt 337, International 4300, 4400, Maxforce, Dodge 5500, and Ford F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016 and equipped with IMT cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000. The affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Elpers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve bank cover, with a thicker gauge cover, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Elpers' customer service at 1-877-244-4596. Elpers' 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.

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