NHTSA recall 14V248000
Equipment › Mechanical › Wrecker and wheel lift devices
Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker
Reported May 13, 20142,303 vehicles affectedJerr-Dan CorporationBuilt Nov 1, 2007 – Mar 3, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.