Jerr-Dan recall: Engine
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V492000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Jerr-Dan Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 9, 2018 to Jun 4, 2019
- Part
- Engine
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.