2012 Jerr-Dan 50 Ton Wrecker
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Jerr-Dan 50 Ton Wrecker. Newest first.
Jerr-Dan is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 50 Ton Heavy-Duty Wrecker vehicles manufactured April 23, 2009, through July 31, 2012. The mounting hardware used to attach the front or middle of the wrecker frame to the truck chassis may become loose or fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the hardware becomes loose or fractured, the wrecker frame could partially detach from the chassis frame, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts with bigger ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2013. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan at 1-301-745-3713.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10225868Bulletin for Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wreckers reminding distributors of the required maintenance outlined in the operators manuals.
- 10206320Service Information Bulletin regarding Steer Axle Alignment on Heavy Duty Wrecker and Rotator Chassis. This communication to Jerr-Dan distributors was a reminder to follow the heavy-duty chassis manufacturer's instructions regarding the need for periodic inspection and tightening of suspension / axle components. This covers any Heavy-Duty Jerr-Dan Wreckers and Rotators (25/35/50T Wreckers, and 50T Rotator).
- 10089341Jerr-dan has determined that sheave support weldments, on certain wreckrs may exhibit insufficient welds, which could reslt in a failure of the sheave support weldment.
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