Mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devicesRecall 15V-161 · 2010 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker
Jerr-Dan Corporation recall 15V-161 covers 50 2010 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker for a mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 6% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V161000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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 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.
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
6%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 3, 2010 to September 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.