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Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker Recall 14V248: Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices

NHTSA campaign 14V248, reported May 13, 2014, 2,303 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V248Jerr-Dan Corporation
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Problem
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Standard Duty Wreckers manufactured November 1, 2007, through March 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down while a vehicle is being towed.
Risk
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 in July 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
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

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