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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 2012 · #12V598000

Loose Mounting Hardware

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Loose Mounting Hardware
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Jerr-Dan Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice