NHTSA Recall 16V504000
Filed by Jerr-Dan Corporation. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-07-05. An estimated 24 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 HDR1000 Wrecker trucks manufactured April 17, 2014 and April 5, 2016, equipped with a JFB body and vehicle mounted controls and remote controls. If the wrecker is being operated with the remote control, it may be possible for the vehicle mounted controls to remain engaged and continue activating the previously selected wrecker function.
Risk
A sticking control lever may result in unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111.
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.