EquipmentRecall 12V-598 · 2009–2012 Jerr-Dan 50 TON Wrecker
Jerr-Dan Corporation recall 12V-598 covers 37 2009–2012 Jerr-Dan 50 TON Wrecker for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V598000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 23, 2009 to July 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.