Recall 15V161000: Jerr-Dan Corporation

Report received

Mar 20, 2015

Manufacturer

Jerr-Dan Corporation

Potentially affected

50vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.