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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2010 Jerr-Dan Standard Duty wreckers built between August 3 and September 30, 2010, the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift downward while a vehicle is being towed. If this happens, the towed vehicle can contact the road surface, which raises the risk of a crash.
Jerr-Dan will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the underlift tilt circuit counterbalance valve at no cost to the owner. This recall expands an earlier recall, 14V-248. To check whether your wrecker is covered, contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jerr-Dan Standard Duty Wrecker | 2010 |
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