JERR-DAN STANDARD DUTY WRECKER 2010: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.