Recall campaign85V062000
Recall 85V062000: Ernest holmes company
Equipment › Mechanical › Wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Report received
- May 14, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Ernest holmes company
- Potentially affected
- 18vehicles
- 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
The counter balance valve could fail and allow the hydraulic boom lift to lower without warning. Consequence of defect: should the boom lower with a vehicle in tow, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Install new counter balance valves not subject to this defect.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.