2014–2016 Jerr-Dan HDR 1000 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 HDR1000 Wrecker trucks manufactured April 17, 2014 and April 5, 2016, equipped with a JFB body and vehicle mounted controls and remote controls. If the wrecker is being operated with the remote control, it may be possible for the vehicle mounted controls to remain engaged and continue activating the previously selected wrecker function.
💥 The risk
A sticking control lever may result in unintended movement of the wrecker equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-717-597-7111.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V504000
- Manufacturer
- Jerr-Dan Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 24
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 31, 2016
- Built
- Apr 17, 2014 – Apr 5, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.