Mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devicesRecall 16V-504 · 2014–2016 Jerr-Dan HDR 1000
Jerr-Dan Corporation recall 16V-504 covers 24 2014–2016 Jerr-Dan HDR 1000 for a mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V504000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 HDR1000 Wrecker trucks manufactured April 17, 2014 and April 5, 2016, equipped with a JFB body and vehicle mounted controls and remote controls. If the wrecker is being operated with the remote control, it may be possible for the vehicle mounted controls to remain engaged and continue activating the previously selected wrecker function.
The risk
A sticking control lever may result in unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111.
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
25%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 17, 2014 to April 5, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.