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NHTSA Recall 19V492000: Engine

Jerr-Dan Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker.

33
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign19V492000
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedJune 26, 2019
Owner notificationAugust 15, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V492000

Make and modelModel years
Jerr-Dan Heavy Duty Wrecker2018, 2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.