2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2013-04-02
Description
Jerr-dan corporation is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 standard duty wrecker vehicles manufactured october 4, 2010, through march 1, 2012. The affected vehicles are built on a ford super duty chassis and equipped with the 6.2l triton gasoline engine fitted with a muncie power products clutch pump power take off (pto). To install the pto, the anti-lock brake system (abs) module was relocated. In its new location, a brake hose from the abs module may chafe against other components. On july 10, 2013, jerr-dan notified the agency that it would be recalling 12 muncie clutch pumps pto kits sold through its service department.
Consequence
Brake line chafing may lead a loss of brake pressure resulting in additional distances being required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Jerr-dan will notify owners will provide a free remedy. The recall began on july 26, 2013. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may contact jerr-dan at 1-800-923-9666.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
Posted on: 2014-05-14
Description
Jerr-dan corporation (jerr-dan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 standard duty wreckers manufactured november 1, 2007, through march 3, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the underlift boom tilt cylinder may drift down while a vehicle is being towed.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Jerr-dan will notify owners and dealers will replace the underlift tilt circuit counterbalance valve, free of charge. The recall began in july 2014. Owners may contact jerr-dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
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.