NHTSA Campaign 15V161000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

Issued by Jerr-Dan Corporation · Reported Mar 20, 2015 · 50 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JERR-DAN STANDARD DUTY WRECKER 2010 50

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V161000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.