Jerr-Dan recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Jerr-Dan is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 50 Ton Heavy-Duty Wrecker vehicles manufactured April 23, 2009, through July 31, 2012. The mounting hardware used to attach the front or middle of the wrecker frame to the truck chassis may become loose or fracture.
What could happen
If the hardware becomes loose or fractured, the wrecker frame could partially detach from the chassis frame, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts with bigger ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2013. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan at 1-301-745-3713.
Vehicles covered
- Jerr-Dan 50 Ton Wrecker 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V598000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jerr-Dan Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jan 31, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 23, 2009 to Jul 31, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.