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NHTSARecalled Mar 20, 2015 · #15V161000

Underlift Boom may Drift Down

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Underlift Boom may Drift Down
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Jerr-Dan Corporation
Model numbers
2010 Standard, MPL40
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice