JERR-DAN STANDARD DUTY WRECKER 2010: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V161000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JERR-DAN | STANDARD DUTY WRECKER | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-04-24 | 2015-03-20 | 2015-03-20 |
Production Dates: 2010-08-03 - 2010-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Jerr-Dan Corporation
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Jerr-Dan Corporation "Jerr-Dan" is recalling certain model year 2010 Standard Duty MPL-NGS, MPL-NG and MPL40 Wreckers manufactured August 3, 2010, through September 30, 2010. 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 on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666. Note: This recall is an expansion of 14V-248.
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.
