JERR-DAN STANDARD DUTY WRECKER 2007: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JERR-DAN | STANDARD DUTY WRECKER | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-07 | 2014-05-13 | 2014-05-14 |
Production Dates: 2007-11-01 - 2014-03-03
Manufacturers Involved: Jerr-Dan Corporation
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2303
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
