Mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devicesRecall 14V-248 · 2007–2014 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker
Jerr-Dan Corporation recall 14V-248 covers 2,303 2007–2014 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker for a mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 346 vehicles were listed as unreachable.