The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V492000·Announced 2019-06-26

Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker Recall for Remote Control Engine Shutdown

Jerr-Dan is recalling 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wreckers because the remote control system may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected engine shutdown increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jerr-Dan Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wrecker vehicles equipped with the optional recovery remote control. The recall affects 33 vehicles.

If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator, the truck's engine may unexpectedly shut down after three minutes of remote inactivity. An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the remote free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JERR-DAN HEAVY DUTY WRECKER
Brand
JERR-DAN
Manufacturer
Jerr-Dan Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Duty Wrecker
Hazard
Affected units
33

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • HEAVY DUTY WRECKER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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