2009 Jerr-Dan 50 Ton Wrecker problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-12-20 · campaign 12V598000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: Jerr-Dan is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 50 Ton Heavy-Duty Wrecker vehicles manufactured April 23, 2009, through July 31, 2012. The mounting hardware used to attach the front or middle of the wrecker frame to the truck chassis may become loose or fracture.
Risk: If the hardware becomes loose or fractured, the wrecker frame could partially detach from the chassis frame, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting bolts with bigger ones, free of charge. The recall began on January 31, 2013. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan at 1-301-745-3713.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-10-10 · B JD 22-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bulletin for jerr-dan heavy duty wreckers reminding distributors of the required maintenance outlined in the operators manuals.
Suspension 2021-12-20 · SIB JD 21-354 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service information bulletin regarding steer axle alignment on heavy duty wrecker and rotator chassis. this communication to jerr-dan distributors was a reminder to follow the heavy-duty chassis manufacturer's instructions regarding the need for periodic inspection and tightening of suspension / axl
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.