Defect Description
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..
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR I |
| 2013 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR II |
| 2013 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR III |
| 2013 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR IV |
| 2013 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR-PROPANE |
| 2014 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR I |
| 2014 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR II |
| 2014 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR III |
| 2014 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR IV |
| 2014 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR-PROPANE |
| 2015 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR I |
| 2015 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR II |
| 2015 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR III |
| 2015 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR IV |
| 2015 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR-PROPANE |
| 2016 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR I |
| 2016 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR II |
| 2016 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR III |
| 2016 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR IV |
| 2016 | ADKINS | DOMINATOR-PROPANE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.