2018–2019 Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Heavy Duty Wrecker vehicles equipped with the optional recovery remote control. If the remote and control system switch is not turned off by the operator, after three minutes of remote inactivity, the truck's engine may unexpectedly shut down.
💥 The risk
An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the remote, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2019. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
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
- 19V492000
- Manufacturer
- Jerr-Dan Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Component
- ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-926-9666
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 15, 2019
- Built
- May 9, 2018 – Jun 4, 2019
- 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.