Recall
Jerr-dan 50 Ton Wrecker — 12V598000
NHTSA ID
12V598000
Make
Jerr-dan
Model
50 Ton Wrecker
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2012-12-20
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
37
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.