Jerr-dan Recall 14V248000: Equipment, Mechanical, Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices

NHTSA recall 14V248000 · announced May 13, 2014 · filed by Jerr-dan Corporation · 2,303 units affected

The problem

Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Standard Duty Wreckers manufactured November 1, 2007, through March 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down while a vehicle is being towed.

The risk

If the underlift boom tilt cylinder drifts down during towing, the vehicle that is being towed may contact the road surface, increasing the risk of the vehicle crash.

What to do

Jerr-Dan will notify owners and dealers will replace the underlift tilt circuit counterbalance valve, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2008 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2009 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2010 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2011 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2012 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2013 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker
• 2014 Jerr-dan Standard Duty Wrecker

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.