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Jerr-Dan 50 TON Wrecker Recall 12V598: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 12V598, reported December 20, 2012, 37 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V598Jerr-Dan Corporation
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jerr-Dan 50 TON Wrecker2009201020112012