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Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. — Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
What to do
IMT will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2016. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958. IMT's number for this recall is TB2016001.
Who to contact: IMT will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve cover with a thicker cover, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2016. Owners may contact IMT customer service at 1-800-247-5958. IMT's number for this recall is TB2016001.
The product
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) is recalling certain Series III Cranes, models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, and 14000, manufactured April 4, 2013, to January 22, 2016. The affected cranes have a valve bank cover that may crack and fall from the crane while the crane is being transported.
Details
- Units affected
- 1598
- Recall date
- February 17, 2016
- Brand
- Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. — Valve Bank Cover May Crack and Detach”
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