JERR-DAN HDR 1000 2016: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V504000

Make Model Year
JERR-DAN HDR 1000 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-31 2016-07-05 2016-07-05

Production Dates: 2014-04-17 - 2016-04-05

Manufacturers Involved: Jerr-Dan Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jerr-Dan Corporation "Jerr-Dan" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 HDR1000 Wrecker trucks manufactured April 17, 2014 and April 5, 2016, equipped with a JFB body and vehicle mounted controls and remote controls. If the wrecker is being operated with the remote control, it may be possible for the vehicle mounted controls to remain engaged and continue activating the previously selected wrecker function.

Consequence

A sticking control lever may result in unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111.

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.