EngineRecall 19V-492 · 2018–2019 Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker
Jerr-Dan Corporation recall 19V-492 covers 33 2018–2019 Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wrecker vehicles equipped with the optional recovery remote control. If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator, after three minutes of remote inactivity, the truck's engine may unexpectedly shut down.
The risk
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the remote, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. 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
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 9, 2018 to June 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.