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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Jerr-Dan HDR1000 wreckers with a JFB body and vehicle-mounted and remote controls may have a problem in which the vehicle-mounted controls stay engaged when the wrecker is operated with the remote control. The control can keep activating the previously selected wrecker function.
A sticking control lever can cause unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously and avoid operating the affected equipment until it has been checked.
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will perform the repair free of charge. Owners can contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jerr-Dan HDR 1000 | 201420152016 |
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