ELPERS 2015 ELPERS FORD F-450 W/ CRANE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 ELPERS FORD F-450 W/ CRANE
Brand
ELPERS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Elpers Truck Equipment is recalling certain 2015 ELPERS FORD F-450 W/ CRANE vehicles due to equipment issues. If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the valve bank cover detaches from the crane it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026