JERR-DAN HEAVY DUTY WRECKER 2019: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V492000

Make Model Year
JERR-DAN HEAVY DUTY WRECKER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-15 2019-06-26 2019-06-27

Production Dates: 2018-05-09 - 2019-06-04

Manufacturers Involved: Jerr-Dan Corporation

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Jerr-Dan Corporation "Jerr-Dan" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wrecker vehicles equipped with the optional recovery remote control. If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator, after three minutes of remote inactivity, the truck's engine may unexpectedly shut down.

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the remote, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

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.